Nevada Lemon Law rules at a glance
The Nevada Lemon Law is NRS 597.600 to 597.688.
| Rule | What Nevada law says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Statute | NRS 597.600 to 597.688 | NRS 597.600 |
| Vehicles covered | New motor vehicles bought for personal, family or household use | |
| Not covered | Motor homes; Off-road vehicles | |
| Protection window | Before the express warranty expires or 1 year after delivery to the original buyer, whichever occurs earlier | NRS 597.610, 597.630(2) |
| Four Repairs Test | The same defect was repaired 4 or more times and continues; the defect must be reported to the manufacturer in writing | NRS 597.610, 597.630(2)(a) |
| 30 Days Out of Service Test | Out of service for repairs a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days | NRS 597.630(2)(b) |
| Written notice | Report the defect in writing to the manufacturer before the warranty expires or within 1 year of delivery to the original buyer, whichever is earlier. | NRS 597.610 |
| Dispute program first? | If the manufacturer has an informal dispute procedure that substantially complies with FTC Rule 703, you must submit your claim there before suing (NRS 597.620). | |
| Deadline | Start an action within 18 months after the original delivery of the vehicle | NRS 597.650 |
| Usage deduction | Nevada deducts the use directly attributable to you before your first report of the defect and while the vehicle was not out of service for repairs. The statute sets no mileage formula (NRS 597.630(1)(b)). |
Four repairs or 30 days in Nevada
Nevada presumes a reasonable number of attempts when, within the express warranty or 1 year after delivery to the original buyer (whichever is earlier):
Four Repairs Test
The same defect was repaired 4 or more times and continues; the defect must be reported to the manufacturer in writing.
NRS 597.610, 597.630(2)(a)30 Days Out of Service Test
Out of service for repairs a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days.
NRS 597.630(2)(b)The defect must substantially impair the vehicle’s use and value. If repairs cannot be made for reasons beyond the manufacturer’s control, the days test is extended.
Notice to the manufacturer in Nevada
Report the defect in writing to the manufacturer before the warranty expires or within 1 year of delivery to the original buyer, whichever is earlier.
In Nevada the defect must be reported to the manufacturer in writing.
Dispute program first. If the manufacturer has an informal dispute procedure that substantially complies with FTC Rule 703, you must submit your claim there before suing (NRS 597.620).
The manufacturer must reimburse its dealer for warranty repairs at the dealer’s usual public rate (NRS 597.680).
Nevada’s 18-month deadline
Start an action within 18 months after the original delivery of the vehicle (NRS 597.650).
| Event | Date | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle delivered | Mar 15, 2025 | The protection window starts |
| Protection window ends | March 15, 2026 | Repairs after this date do not count toward the tests |
| Sue by | September 15, 2026 | Start an action within 18 months after the original delivery of the vehicle |
Eighteen months is one of the shortest lawsuit limits in our verified states, and the manufacturer’s dispute procedure has to come first.
How to file a Nevada lemon law claim
- Report the defect in writingTo the manufacturer, before the warranty expires or within 1 year of delivery, whichever is earlier.
- Keep every repair orderThey prove the 4 repairs or the 30 days out of service.
- Use the manufacturer’s dispute procedureIf it substantially complies with FTC Rule 703, submit your claim there first.
- Ask for a replacement or refundA comparable vehicle of the same model and features, or the full price with taxes and fees less the use allowance.
- Sue within 18 monthsFrom the original delivery date.
Refund, replacement and the Nevada deduction for use
| Remedy | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Replacement | A comparable vehicle of the same model and features, or a substantially similar one if that cannot be delivered within a reasonable time. |
| Refund | The full purchase price including sales taxes, license and registration fees and similar government charges, less a reasonable allowance for use. |
Nevada deducts the use directly attributable to you before your first report of the defect and while the vehicle was not out of service for repairs. The statute sets no mileage formula (NRS 597.630(1)(b)).
Nevada’s “Lemon Law Buyback” rules
| Rule | What the law requires |
|---|---|
| Title | Retitled in the manufacturer’s name with the notation “Lemon Law Buyback” |
| Decal | Attached to the left front door frame; no one may knowingly remove or alter it |
| Notice to the next buyer | A Warranty Buyback Notice listing each problem and repair, signed by the buyer |
| Warranty | A branded vehicle carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty against the listed problems |
| Gag clauses | A Nevada owner cannot be required to keep the vehicle’s problems secret; such clauses are void |
Anyone injured by a violation of these buyback rules can sue for actual damages, costs, attorney fees and any punitive damages the facts warrant (NRS 597.688).
Second owners and Nevada buybacks
A person to whom the vehicle is transferred while the express warranty is in effect is a buyer. Nevada’s Lemon Law covers new motor vehicles under the express warranty.
A person who gets the vehicle while the express warranty is in effect is a buyer under NRS 597.600, but the repairs must still fall within the warranty or the first year after delivery to the original buyer.
To test your own dates and repair visits, check your Nevada repair dates with the checker.
Nevada Lemon Law FAQs
What qualifies as a lemon in Nevada?
A new vehicle with a defect that substantially impairs its use and value, not fixed after 4 repairs or 30 days out of service within the warranty or 1 year after delivery, reported in writing to the manufacturer.
How long do I have to file a lemon law claim in Nevada?
Any action must be started within 18 months after the original delivery of the vehicle (NRS 597.650).
Does the Nevada lemon law cover motor homes?
No. Motor homes and off-road vehicles are excluded from the definition of motor vehicle.
How do I know if a used car in Nevada was a lemon buyback?
Check the title for “Lemon Law Buyback” and the left front door frame for a decal. The seller must also give you a signed Warranty Buyback Notice.
Can a manufacturer make me keep the defects secret?
No. Nevada voids any clause requiring a Nevada buyer or lessee to keep the vehicle’s problems or the nonfinancial terms of the buyback confidential.
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Checked on October 13, 2026. We re-verify Nevada rules when the legislature, the courts or the agency change them. Read how we check every rule in our editorial policy.