Subaru BRZ Lemon Law

Yes. If the valve spring defect caused engine damage or stalling and Subaru's recall repair did not fully resolve the problem, you can pursue a claim under the Song-Beverly Act. A defect that causes engine stalling is a safety hazard, and under California law, only two repair attempts may be needed to establish the lemon law presumption for safety defects.

Yes, if the transmission grinding occurs under normal driving conditions and constitutes a manufacturing defect rather than driver-induced wear. Under the Song-Beverly Act, a transmission defect covered by the factory warranty that Subaru cannot fix in a reasonable number of attempts can qualify your BRZ as a lemon. Have the dealer document the grinding on each visit and note that it occurs during normal shifts.

The Song-Beverly Act applies if there is still an active manufacturer's express warranty on the vehicle at the time the defect arises. A private-party purchase does not void the transferable factory warranty. As long as the warranty coverage remains in effect, you have the same protections as the original buyer under California Lemon Law.

No. The Song-Beverly Act does not distinguish between economy cars and performance cars. Subaru provides the same factory warranty on the BRZ as its other models, and all warranted components must function properly regardless of the vehicle's intended use. A defect is a defect under the Act, and Subaru cannot lower the standard of quality based on the vehicle's performance characteristics.