Affected Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Volkswagen SportWagen. Our law firm is also investigating 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Volkswagen SportWagen for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the instrument cluster.
As a society today, we have a dependency on technology in many different ways. From smartphones to personal computers and automobiles, there isn’t a part of our daily lives that isn’t somehow reliant on technology functioning the way it is supposed to, and providing us with information and accessibility. When you think about all the decisions you make every day, ask yourself how many of them are made with information or input from some technology.
Vehicle evolution is reliant on computers and sensors today, and has been for a while now. Updates to software are a key part of the maintenance program, as the function of many parts of our automobiles is controlled by computers. The information we get is only as good as the hardware that is feeding the software to present it to us for processing. When you have a fuel gauge you cannot rely on, and believe you need to track your mileage, it is normal to wonder why you should trust that information more than you do the “miles to empty” message on your dashboard. The same system is telling you how fast you might be going, but how accurate is that exactly? How does the vehicle really know? When was it calibrated last? Will the police officer let me go because the car said I was only going 35 MPH? We not only depend on the technology to work, but we also depend on it to be correct.
When you discover that your VW Sportwagen fuel gauge is giving you an inaccurate reading or your speedometer might be wrong too, you immediately know it is time to get in contact with the dealership and get these issues fixed. After a few attempts, you still don’t see the issue fixed completely, and the idea that you own a vehicle that may be a lemon sends you off to find someone who knows more about Lemon Law than anyone else in California. Guardian Lemon Law is ready for your call. If you need a Volkswagen SportWagen lemon law attorney to talk to, or a lemon lawyer to sue Volkswagen for fuel gauge/speedometer failures, our Zero-Fee Guarantee and our experience level separate us from our competitors and make us the best decision you are going to make as you deal with this problem. We can sue Volkswagen for selling you a defective, lemon Volkswagen SportWagen.
What Exactly Are Lemon Laws For?
Lemon Laws were created to protect consumers when manufacturers were unable to honor the warranty that was promised when you purchased your new vehicle. To protect the people spending their money, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act was signed into law in 1971. Many people have never heard of the legislation, but they do know it as the California Lemon Law. For more than 50 years, it has remained the core language of Lemon Law. If your vehicle’s gas gauge isn’t working and VW is struggling to get it fixed, there are a few conditions that, if present, qualify the vehicle as a candidate for a claim under California Lemon Law. Guardian Lemon Law will provide a case evaluation to help you confirm that your vehicle meets the qualifications, the issue meets its requirements, and, equally as important, verify that the Statute of Limitations hasn’t expired. When you want to know if your vehicle is eligible, please don’t wait to call Guardian Lemon Law. The clock is running, and before it runs out, we can file a Volkswagen SportWagen fuel gauge/speedometer failure lemon law lawsuit.
How Long Do I Have To file The Claim?
Lemon Law in California sets the time limit for filing a lawsuit or claim as the earlier of two dates related to your vehicle purchase and delivery. The first date is one year from the expiration of your vehicle’s factory warranty. The second date is six years from the date you took delivery of your vehicle from the dealer. When you need a lawyer experienced in Volkswagen SportWagen fuel gauge/speedometer failure lemon law cases, the best work at Guardian Lemon Law.
The Qualifications For Lemon Law Claims In California
The rules around the qualifications listed below can be difficult to validate when it comes to your vehicle and the issue. A key part of any Lemon Law claim is that the vehicle repair attempts have been for the same issue, and that all attempts have been without permanent resolution. The question of what constitutes a reasonable repair effort is subjective, but the law establishes minimums on that subject. The qualifications are:
- The manufacturer’s warranty must still be in effect during the initial report of the problem and for all the repair attempts
- The owner of the vehicle has not operated the vehicle in a manner that causes or contributes to the reported problem.
- Reasonable repair attempts have been made to repair the issue, defined by Lemon Law as a minimum of two attempts for any safety related issue, and at least four attempts for issues that are non-safety related
- The vehicle repair time for the issue is more than 30 days in total time across all attempts
- The issue with the vehicle is affecting the safe operation, its actual use, or the value of the vehicle
Guardian Lemon Law is ready to provide you with a lawyer knowledgeable in Volkswagen SportWagen defective instrument cluster lemon lawsuits to show the dealership and VW that you are serious, and that you know you are going to win.
The Symptoms And Solutions Of The Volkswagen Sportwagen Fuel Gauge/Speedometer Issue
Inaccurate gauges or completely faulty units summarize the reports of this issue from consumers. The indication that the fuel gauge isn’t displaying the amount of fuel accurately, and often indicates that the tank is empty, even when you have just put fuel in the tank. At times, it will not illuminate the low fuel warning indicator that draws your attention to its present state. The speedometer reports show a similar kind of issue, though neither really indicate if it’s a gauge or cluster issue, or the sending units from the fuel tank or the vehicle speed sensor unit(VSS).
There are usually four distinct problems identified that need to be addressed. They are a faulty sending unit in the fuel tank, issues with the VSS itself, or one of the speed sensors. It might also be corroded wiring or a bad connection from the sending unit to the computer. It might just be the gauge cluster itself.
Guardian Lemon Law will provide you with a VW Sportwagen fuel tank sensor error lemon lawyer if VW cannot get this repaired in a timely fashion, and you find yourself back at the dealer with it broken again.
What Will Guardian Lemon Law Need From Me?
Our approach starts with a review of the documentation that accompanies every vehicle purchase. Knowing the dates of purchase and delivery establishes eligibility, and we can begin talking about the documentation that contains the information showing the state of the repair efforts, and many of the other details needed for your Lemon Law claim and, if necessary, your lawsuit. This includes:
- The records of your repair trips, including the dates and times for drop off and pickup, and clearly documenting the issue that is the basis of your claim
- Any emails that show what was communicated to you during the dealership repair efforts
- Your out-of-pocket expenses, with details on what the cost was and how it is related to the vehicle repair problems, and your claim
Guardian Lemon Law has a Volkswagen SportWagen fuel gauge/speedometer failure lemon lawyer ready to help you get started when you decide it’s time to file a claim or lawsuit.
What Does The Zero-Fee Guarantee Mean When I Want Legal Representation?
Our Zero-Fee Guarantee starts with the initial consultations we provide all of our clients. There is no obligation for you to hire Guardian Lemon Law after our meeting is over. If you have another lawyer and are meeting with us for a second opinion on the case, that will also be free of charge. We will give you an honest assessment of what that looks like. The guarantee applies to your case, too. If we don’t win your lawsuit, we will not bill you for our time. Please get in touch with Guardian Lemon Law when you need a law firm that believes in its ability to win.
