Engine Defects in Georgia Lemon Law Cases
Engine defects qualify for Georgia Lemon Law refund under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-782.
Engine defects routinely satisfy Georgia’s substantial-impairment test under § 10-1-782(11), and serious engine defects can trigger the single-attempt rule under § 10-1-784(b).
Common engine defect categories
Intermittent stalling
Safety-critical — typically qualifies as a serious safety defect under § 10-1-782(13), triggering the single-attempt rule. Strong FBPA exposure.
Misfires
Rough idle, hesitation under load.
Excessive oil consumption
Common in Subaru FB-series, Honda 1.5L turbo, BMW N20. See Subaru and Honda.
Head-gasket failures
Common in Subaru EJ-series and Hyundai/Kia engines.
Theta II engine failures (Hyundai/Kia)
Especially common in Georgia given Kia’s West Point assembly and Hyundai’s Metaplant in Bryan County. See Hyundai and Kia.
Timing-chain stretch / failure
BMW N20, Audi 2.0T, Ford EcoBoost.
Engine fires
Per O.C.G.A. § 10-1-782(13), risk of fire or explosion makes this a per-se serious safety defect — single attempt suffices.
FBPA willfulness exposure
TSBs and recalls support FBPA “intentional” violation and exemplary damages.
What you should do
- Pull every repair order.
- Document oil-consumption test results.
- Save TSBs and recall notices.
- Send certified-mail notice to manufacturer.
- Get a free case review.
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