Lemon Law

Lemon Law Downloads (PDF)

Lemon Law Brochure
Lemon Law Cars, Trucks and Motorcycle Booklet (PDF)
Lemon Law Motor Home Booklet (PDF)
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Request Form (PDF)
Motor Home Arbitration Request Form (PDF)
RCW 19.118 – The Motor Vehicle Warranties Act, generally known as the Lemon Law.
WAC 44-10– Lemon Law Administrative Rules, arbitration and the arbitration process.

The Washington State Motor Vehicle "Lemon Law" is designed to help new vehicle owners who have substantial continuing problems with warranty repairs. The law allows the owner to request an arbitration hearing through the Attorney General's Office.

There will be no charge for the arbitration process. At the hearing, the arbitrator will decide whether a consumer's claim meets the requirements under the law.

Please review the following information before filing a Request for Arbitration (PDF):

If you have a car, truck or motorcycle, go to our General Lemon Law section.
If you have a motor home, please refer to Motor Home Lemon Law pages.

Automobile dealers and manufacturers will find program rules, specific duties and useful information about the arbitration process under Manufacturer and Dealer Services.