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Texas Lemon Law Complaint Process

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Administrative complaint, mediation, and hearing process for qualifying vehicle warranty defects under the Texas Lemon Law.

TexasLegal AssistanceStatewide Texas Lemon Law process for eligible vehicle consumers, including residents of the Central Texas counties.

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How to get help

Give the manufacturer written notice and a final opportunity to repair, preserve repair records, and file through the Motor Vehicle Dealer Online Complaint System with the filing fee. The complaint is reviewed for completeness and eligibility; TxDMV attempts mediation before any hearing referral.

Who this service helps

Consumers who bought or leased a vehicle covered by the law and meet the defect, warranty, notice, repair-attempt, impairment or safety, and filing-deadline requirements. Used vehicles may have limited coverage when the original manufacturer's warranty still applies or the defect was timely reported under that warranty.

Where this service is available

Service area: Statewide Texas Lemon Law process for eligible vehicle consumers, including residents of the Central Texas counties.

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Cost / fees

$35 filing fee.

About this service

The Texas Lemon Law may help eligible consumers obtain repair, replacement, or repurchase of a covered vehicle with a substantial warranty defect that persists after a reasonable opportunity to repair. TxDMV reviews complaints, attempts mediation, and may refer unresolved matters for an administrative hearing.

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