Affected Years: 2016, 2017, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. Our law firm is also investigating 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Volkswagen Beetle for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Engine Internals.
Automobile warranties have been around for more than 100 years, offered by the manufacturers to entice new buyers originally, when cars were new, and the prospect of spending money to fix something nobody knew much about was possible. Today, warranties are offered for all new vehicles, and most manufacturers provide additional warranty periods for used vehicles that they take on trade or buy at auction, often referred to as certified pre-owned or CPO for short. These warranties are usually the balance of the original, if any, with an additional period and mileage tacked on.
Many people have heard of cars being called lemons, often because a vehicle seems to have a long list of things wrong with it. The reality of a car falling under Lemon Law in California stems from having a problem that has not been successfully repaired and is under warranty. More on this later when we talk about the history of Lemon Law in California.
If you own or lease a Volkswagen Beetle and have had issues with the engine in it, your car might qualify as a lemon under the law. If you believe that the dealer has had several chances to fix this issue, and you are considering filing a lemon law claim on your Beetle, you can call Guardian Lemon Law. We will conduct a case review, validate your claim, and verify the car qualifies under the law. We will assign a Volkswagen Beetle lemon law attorney who is experienced and able to outline the options you have open to you.
The first step in being able to make your lemon law claim is confirming your vehicle qualifies. If it does, we can sue Volkswagen for selling you a defective, lemon Volkswagen Beetle. Guardian Lemon Law will provide you with a lawyer experienced in Volkswagen Beetle engine failure lemon law cases to get your issue resolved.
The Qualifications For Lemon Law Eligibility And Filing A Claim
The qualifications listed below need to be met before your Volkswagen Beetle can be the subject of a lemon law claim or lawsuit. We offer a case review to determine your vehicle eligibility.
- The issue cannot be a result of abuse or neglect on the part of the owner before the 1st repair or any repair that follows
- Your vehicle is covered under your manufacturer’s new car warranty or a certified pre-owned warranty for the initial and subsequent repair efforts
- Your dealer has made a reasonable number of attempts to repair the reported issue, defined as two attempts for safety related failures, and four attempts for other issues
- The issue being repaired is the same one for each visit counted, and the issue impacts the safety, use, or value of the vehicle
- The vehicle has been at the dealer for a period totaling more than 30 calendar days during repair attempts. This is a cumulative total and again, is limited to trips dealing only with the lemon law issue at hand
Your Volkswagen Beetle engine failure lemon lawyer will determine if your vehicle has met all the requirements, and by doing so, verifies that it does qualify under California Lemon Law to file a claim or lawsuit. Do not hesitate to contact Guardian Lemon Law to get the help you need if you are dealing with an ongoing car repair.
The History Of The Lemon Law In California
The California Lemon Law was initially known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. It was passed into law in March of 1971. Its goal was to offer the consumers in California support when manufacturers were unable to fix a repair and uphold their warranty. To accomplish this, it established an obligation to replace or refund any item that they were unable to fix under the terms of the warranty offered. Known for its use of and references to automobiles, people are sometimes surprised to learn that it also covers a variety of other consumer products, such as homes and appliances. The law from 1971 remains the foundation of Lemon Law today. The law still provides consumers with the protections they need if they have issues with a product
Beyond the qualifications and restrictions mentioned above, there is one other item that limits your rights as a consumer. The Statute of Limitations, updated in 2025, limits the time a Lemon Law claim or lawsuit can be filed in, directly related to your warranty and delivery date. If you need a Volkswagen Beetle engine failure lemon law lawsuit filed, call Guardian Lemon Law.
What Is The Time Limit To File A Lemon Law Lawsuit In The State of California?
The time limit for making a Lemon Law Claim or filing a lawsuit has two different target dates. The first date is one year from the expiration of your original factory warranty, and the second date is 6 years from the date of vehicle delivery to you. The time limit that applies will be the earliest of the calendar dates, and any action must be filed before that date arrives.
The Symptoms And Experiences Of The 2016-2018 Volkswagen Beetle Engine Issues
The issues with the engines in the Volkswagen Beetle had a few different signs, beginning with being sluggish more often than not. Fuel leaks were another issue that consumers noted, as well as engine overheating. The check engine light came on frequently, due in large part to what became the worst of the issues with the engine, the shearing of the camshaft rear lobe. This led to noticeably reduced engine power, particularly on acceleration. Some other issues were:
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- Rusted engine parts internal to the motor
- Signs of water in the oil are causing some engines to lock up completely
- Fuel injector electrical issues that also impacted the performance and acceleration
- Engine overheating due to integrity issues
- Fuel leaks are causing smoke from the engine compartment
Most of the items did affect in a negative fashion the performance of the engine and overall ownership satisfaction for consumers. There were a number of Volkswagen Beetle defective engine internals lawsuit filings and claims during the time frame, with a recall eventually being issued for the majority of these issues. If you need a lemon lawyer to sue Volkswagen for engine failure, Guardian Lemon Law can provide one to you. Please get in touch with us at your earliest convenience.
What Are The Upfront Costs For Hiring Guardian Law Firm And Going To Court?
When we are dealing with things that are annoying, expensive, inconvenient, and often difficult, it isn’t unusual for us to get frustrated. The lack of control and input, or even the ability to influence the outcome, brings peak frustration as the feeling of hopelessness sets in.
Guardian Lemon Law wants you to know that this is something we see from time to time, and there is no reason to feel bad about it. You have a right to be frustrated. We all get worried about the money and time we have invested when things aren’t going well. While each experience is unique to a point, there are a great many things they all have in common.
Here is the good news. Guardian Lemon Law offers a Zero-Fee guarantee. Your initial consultation with Guardian Lemon Law is free of charge. There will never be any upfront costs to hire us for legal representation. Completing your case review is free, and there is never an obligation to hire Guardian Lemon Law, even after you take advantage of some of our free services. You may want a second opinion on your existing case if you are concerned that it is not progressing the way you want. We don’t charge for this either. If you’re looking to replace your current representation, we welcome the opportunity to show you what we do and how we approach issues like these.
Our Zero-Fee Guarantee applies to Lemon Law lawsuits, too. If we do not win your case, there will be no charge for our time and investment in the case. Please get in touch with the Guardian Lemon Law office staff when you need advice or representation, and you think you are experiencing a Lemon Law issue. We will confirm the legal merit for you and be ready to take action on your behalf.
