Affected Years: 2021, 2022, 2023 Volvo S90. Our law firm is also investigating 2024, 2025, 2026 Volvo S90 for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Fuel System/Ignition.
Often, the focus on warranty repairs for a vehicle and the mention of Lemon Law set the expectation that the issue or defect is in a new vehicle. While it is true that recurring issues for a manufacturer will generally lead to recalls for common problems like a faulty part or bad software, other times it is deemed to be easier to deal with the vehicles that are brought in by their owners. Some people refuse to buy a new model car until it has been available for purchase for a couple of years, so that other people can get all those bugs and issues identified and the manufacturer and dealers can figure out how to get the repairs done right the first time. The reality when it comes to Lemon Law claims is that issues can occur at any point in the ownership or lease of a vehicle. Its age and release date for purchase have little to do with repair issues.
When you have an issue with your Volvo S90, and it feels like the car is experiencing a heart attack, you are going to call a Volvo dealer and get it scheduled to be looked at. After the third or fourth trip to a shop, you will start to wonder if you are dealing with a Lemon Law issue. When this happens, we ask you to please get in touch with Guardian Lemon Law. We want to schedule a review of your case as soon as possible, determine whether it qualifies, and review your options with you.
If it does qualify, then we can sue Volvo for selling you a defective, lemon Volvo S90. When you need a lawyer experienced in Volvo S90 engine rough idle/misfire lemon law cases, Guardian Law Firm should be your first call. With our Zero-Fee guarantee, you can be certain we will help you deal with your issues.
The California Lemon Law And What You Should Know
The California Lemon Law was adopted in 1971 with the express purpose of providing consumers protection when dealing with manufacturers and their warranties. The law has evolved since then. Starting with the original bill, known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, it required the manufacturers to repair their products that weren’t meeting the express warranty offered, including automobiles. The next evolution was the Tanner Consumer Protection Act in 1983, with firm definitions on what was previously referred to as “a reasonable attempt to repair” a defect. It also added a total time limit of 30 days for repair efforts and included used vehicles with factory warranty time periods remaining.
The final evolution took place with amendments AB1755 and SB 26, which were focused primarily on procedural changes, focusing on alleviating court backlogs on Lemon Law hearings and expediting the resolution of claims. It also changed the Statute of Limitations on filing a Lemon Law claim, which is now 1 year after the warranty expiration, or 6 years from the date of vehicle delivery, whichever comes first. Guardian Lemon Law will review your case with a Volvo S90 lemon law attorney to ensure that the claim is eligible under the new Statute of Limitations and the vehicle is qualified under Lemon Law.
What Are The Eligibility Requirements For California Lemon Law?
The key factors for vehicle qualification for Lemon Law claims are listed below. There are times when one of the common disputes between owner and manufacturer is whether the vehicle is qualified and eligible for either buyback or a full refund, less the miles placed on the vehicle before your 1st trip to the dealer to address your issues. In order to validate the potential for a Volvo S90 defective fuel system/ignition lemon lawsuit or Lemon Law claim, Guardian Lemon Law performs a case evaluation to confirm the qualification of your vehicle under the guidelines below.
- Your vehicle is still covered under the manufacturer’s new car warranty or a certified pre-owned warranty
- The issue named as the Lemon Law violation cannot be caused by improper use or abuse of the vehicle
- All efforts to repair the specific issue have totaled more than 30 days
- A reasonable number of attempts to repair the issue with the car have been made, with reasonable being defined as at least two attempts for significant safety issues, and at least four attempts for any defect that is not safety related
- The defect being repaired affects the safety, use, or value of the vehicle
The 2021-2023 Volvo S90 Engine Rough Idle/Misfire Issues And Customer Experiences
This issue manifests itself with a very odd shaking upon braking, as well as a very rough idle once stopped. It is also reported to affect acceleration, with what feels like a misfire, but could be caused by a few different conditions and points of failure in the engine and ignition systems.
Ignition system causes are usually either spark plug or plug wire related, or engine coil issues, causing the plugs to fire out of order, or not at all. The plugs could be fouled or faulty. The cable may be loose or also dirty where it connects to the spark plug. The plugs firing out of order will lead to severe issues when it comes to engine operation and performance. The plugs need to fire at specific times related to the cylinder location, and when they are early or late, the detonation of the mix of air and fuel creates havoc inside the engine.
For some of the same reasons, the fuel system could also be the primary culprit. The mix of fuel and air is as essential as the spark taking place at the right time. If this mix is off, performance is affected, leading to sputtering and inconsistent power. Issues with the injectors being dirty or clogged, the fuel being contaminated with water, or even a faulty or failing fuel pump and rail assembly could be the cause.
There are still more components that can be to blame. The vacuum system affects that air to fuel mixture as well, as do the air-fuel mixture sensors, where even when slightly dirty don’t sense the air as accurately, and allow more than it should. Suddenly, your ratio is lean because you have more air than fuel. You don’t have enough fuel to burn all the air, degrading the engine performance. The system will try to compensate to restore the designed ratio, but with less fuel and air, you still get less than ideal performance, and irregular behavior like a rough idle and sputtering.
The repair efforts for this issue vary quite a bit. Lots of diagnostic time and some trial and error as parts get swapped and the vehicle is test driven. It can be extremely time-consuming and annoying when the issue returns.
If your dealer has struggled to resolve this issue with your Volvo S90, then it is time to talk to Guardian Lemon Law about hiring a Volvo S90 engine rough idle/misfire lemon lawyer to represent you.
Our Zero-Fee Guarantee At Guardian Lemon Law
If you find yourself dealing with what seems like a never-ending car repair, Guardian Lemon Law wants you to know that this is something we see in almost all of our clients. You have a right to be frustrated and worried about the money and time you have invested. While each experience is unique to a point, there are a great many things they all share.
We are going to give you some good news for what will be your final steps in this experience. Your initial consultation with the team at Guardian Lemon Law is free of charge. There will never be any upfront costs to hire us for guidance, opinion, or even legal representation. Providing you with a case review is free, and there is never an obligation to hire Guardian Lemon Law, even after you take advantage of our free services.
You might want a second opinion on your existing case with a different law firm. We do not charge for this either. If you are looking to replace your current attorney, we welcome the chance to interview and have you as a client. Our Zero-Fee Guarantee applies to lawsuits, too. If we do not win your case, there will be no fees. Please make time to get in touch with Guardian Lemon Law when you are contemplating a Volvo S90 engine rough idle/misfire lemon law lawsuit.
