State lemon law · checked October 23, 2026

Kentucky lemon law

Verified against the statute / official state publicationK.R.S. §§367.840–367.870

The short version

The 30 days must be the SAME defect — read the fine print before you count.
Two years from delivery to sue, and the dispute program comes first.
Short window: 12 months / 12,000 miles.

The presumption — Kentucky's numbers

Presumption window	The window is the earlier of 12 months or 12,000 miles.
Same defect	4+ repair attempts
Days out of service	30+ calendar days — Kentucky's 30 days must be for the SAME nonconformity — mixed-defect shop time does not count toward the days prong here.

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 — Kentucky's formula

Kentucky's deduction is 'the amount directly attributable to the consumer's use' of the vehicle, with no published formula. This checker refuses to invent the number.

Notice and procedure

Kentucky requires you to go through the manufacturer's dispute system (KRS 367.860–.870) or a Part 703 program BEFORE judicial relief — the dispute step, not a notice letter, is the gate.

Dispute route: Dispute resolution through the KRS 367.860–.870 system or a Part 703 program is required before court (§367.843).

Attorney's fees: A prevailing plaintiff recovers attorney's fees (§367.842(9)).

Your deadline

A Kentucky action must be brought within 2 years after original delivery (§367.842(8)).

Who and what is covered

New vehicles	Covered
Leased vehicles	Covered
Used vehicles	Not covered
Motorcycles	Not covered
RV / motor home	Not covered

Motorcycles and motor homes are excluded in Kentucky.

Included in the $39 Lemon Verdict Pack

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

See the Lemon Verdict Pack

Sources

K.R.S. §367.842 (presumption, 2-year action window, fees)
K.R.S. §367.843 (dispute resolution first)

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