State lemon law · checked October 23, 2026

Kansas lemon law

Verified against the statute / official state publicationK.S.A. §§50-645, 50-646

The short version

Ten attempts at anything counts — Kansas's third door catches mixed-defect cars.
The manufacturer must have received actual notice; a letter they never got doesn't count.
Four attempts, 30 days, or ten total attempts — inside the warranty or the first year.

The presumption — Kansas's numbers

Presumption window	The window is the earlier of the warranty term or 1 year after delivery.
Same defect	4+ repair attempts
Any nonconformities	10+ total attempts
Days out of service	30+ calendar days

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 buyback — Kansas's formula

Kansas allows a reasonable allowance for use before the first report of the defect, with no published formula. This checker refuses to invent the number.

Notice and procedure

The Kansas presumption requires that the manufacturer received ACTUAL NOTICE of the nonconformity — keep proof of delivery, not just proof of mailing.

Dispute route: A 16 CFR Part 703 procedure must be used first where the manufacturer has established one (§50-645(e)).

Attorney's fees: Kansas provides attorney's fees to a prevailing consumer.

Your deadline

The Kansas lemon statute prints no specific filing deadline (the general UCC period is often assumed). The warranty/1-year presumption window is the clock that matters.

Who and what is covered

New vehicles	Covered
Leased vehicles	Covered
Used vehicles	Covered in defined situations — see notes
Motorcycles	Covered
RV / motor home	Covered — chassis / powertrain only

Motorcycles are covered in Kansas.

Included in the $39 Lemon Verdict Pack

Your repair-log tracker, the Kansas notice letter, the buyback worksheet on Kansas's formula, and your deadline calendar.

See the Lemon Verdict Pack

Sources

K.S.A. §50-645(d) (presumption prongs + actual notice)
K.S.A. §50-645(e) (Part 703 first)

Checked October 23, 2026. Laws change; if your claim is close to a line, verify the current statute or ask a lawyer in Kansas. This page is information, not legal advice.