INFINITI Lemon Law

Recent INFINITI lemon law claims in California have most frequently involved QX60 CVT transmission failures (judder, shuddering, and complete failure), QX50 VC-Turbo engine defects shared with Nissan Rogue and Altima, ZF 7-speed transmission hesitation and harsh shifting on Q50 and Q60 models, and shared Nissan recall coverage including the Takata airbag inflator recall. Whether any of these patterns qualifies in your specific case depends on your repair history and warranty status.

California lemon law claims for INFINITI vehicles are filed against Nissan North America, Inc. under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. The process typically begins with gathering all repair orders, confirming warranty coverage status, and documenting the full defect history. An attorney who focuses on lemon law can evaluate whether your case qualifies, prepare a formal demand to Nissan North America, Inc., and represent you through negotiation or litigation if necessary.

An active NHTSA recall does not automatically make your INFINITI a lemon, and it does not bar a California lemon law claim. If the recall repair does not fully resolve the problem, or if the defect existed and went unresolved despite repair attempts, the recall history can strengthen a lemon law claim by documenting the defect. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act protects consumers regardless of whether a recall is active or completed.

When a lemon law claim is successful under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the manufacturer is responsible for paying the consumer's reasonable attorney fees and costs separately, in addition to the recovery itself. This fee-shifting structure means qualified INFINITI consumers can pursue representation at no out-of-pocket cost when their case is successful.

Yes. INFINITI is the luxury division of Nissan, and California lemon law claims for INFINITI vehicles are filed against Nissan North America, Inc. under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Many INFINITI models share platforms, engines, and transmissions with sibling Nissan vehicles, so defect patterns — including CVT transmission and VC-Turbo engine issues — often overlap between the two brands.

In a California lemon law buyback, Nissan North America, Inc. repurchases your INFINITI and refunds the purchase price, less a statutory usage fee calculated from the mileage at the time the defect was first reported. The typical buyback may include reimbursement of payments made, payoff of the remaining loan or lease balance, sales tax, registration fees, finance charges, and documented out-of-pocket costs such as towing and rental car expenses. Specific amounts depend on the facts of your case, and there is no guarantee of any particular outcome.

Certain INFINITI QX60 and JX35 model years were included in the broader Nissan CVT class-action settlement covering CVT transmission defects including judder, shuddering, hesitation, and complete transmission failure. The settlement provided extended warranty coverage and limited reimbursement for qualifying repairs. The settlement does not waive your California lemon law rights for vehicles that continued to have CVT defects after the settlement repair, or for unrelated defects.

Timelines vary based on the strength of the documentation, Nissan North America, Inc.'s response, and whether the case settles or proceeds to litigation. Some cases resolve in a matter of months; others take longer. There is no guaranteed timeline under California's Lemon Law.

Yes. California's Lemon Law covers both purchased and leased INFINITI vehicles, including Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, so long as the defect appears during the original manufacturer's warranty period and the other statutory requirements are met. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act protects consumers who are still within the warranty coverage period regardless of whether the vehicle was purchased new, leased, or acquired as CPO.

Compensation under California's Lemon Law may include a manufacturer buyback, a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement, depending on the facts of your case. Recovery may also include reimbursement of related out-of-pocket expenses, payoff of loan or lease balances, and attorney fees and costs paid separately by INFINITI upon a successful outcome. There is no guarantee of any particular outcome; results vary based on the specific facts of each matter.