State lemon law · checked October 23, 2026
Verified against the statute / official state publicationMinn. Stat. §325F.665
| Presumption window | The defect must be reported within the warranty term or 2 years after delivery, whichever is earlier — but the manufacturer's repair attempts may run to the end of the third year. |
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| Same defect | 4+ repair attempts |
| Safety defect | 1+ attempt(s) — A complete failure of the steering or braking system likely to cause death or serious bodily injury: 1 attempt. |
| Days out of service | 30+ business days — 30 or more cumulative BUSINESS days out of service. |
The presumption is the set of numbers that shifts the burden to the manufacturer. A claim can exist outside the presumption — it is a shortcut, not the whole road. Read why.
The use allowance may not exceed the LESSER of $0.10 per mile driven or 10% of the purchase price, figured on the period when the vehicle's use and value were not substantially impaired.
Prior written notification to the manufacturer and an opportunity to cure are required for the presumption to apply.
Dispute route: Before lemon law remedies, you must resort to the manufacturer's Part 703 program — Minnesota makes this mandatory.
Attorney's fees: Minnesota makes manufacturers responsible for the consumer's attorney's fees when the consumer prevails.
Claims must be filed within 3 years of original delivery. (If you went through arbitration first, a court filing follows within 6 months of the decision.)
| New vehicles | Covered |
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| Leased vehicles | Covered |
| Used vehicles | Covered |
| Motorcycles | Covered |
| RV / motor home | Covered — chassis / powertrain only |
Your repair-log tracker, the Minnesota notice letter, the buyback worksheet on Minnesota's formula, and your deadline calendar.
Checked October 23, 2026. Laws change; if your claim is close to a line, verify the current statute or ask a lawyer in Minnesota. This page is information, not legal advice.