Minnesota Lemon Law: Your Rights

Last reviewed: June 28, 2026

Minnesota's lemon law covers new and leased vehicles and used vehicles still under the original manufacturer's warranty. If a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, you can choose a replacement or a full refund, plus towing and rental reimbursement. Minnesota also has one of the strongest separate used-car warranty laws, requiring dealers to warrant most used cars by mileage tier.

Minnesota lemon law at a glance

What these rules mean for you

If your vehicle has a substantial defect that the manufacturer cannot fix after the repair attempts above, or it has been out of service for the listed time, you may have a lemon law claim. The remedy is usually a refund (a buyback) or a replacement vehicle. The details turn on your documentation, so keep every repair order from the first visit on. See what to document for a defect or lemon law claim.

A recall is not required for a claim, and recall repair attempts can count toward your total. For the full picture, read the pillar guide, recall vs. lemon law, and learn how many repair attempts before lemon law applies and how a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement compares.

Official Minnesota sources

Verify the current rules with these authoritative sources:

• Minnesota Attorney General, Lemon Law
• Minnesota Statutes 325F.665 (New Motor Vehicle Warranties)