Kentucky Lemon Law Summary

The Kentucky lemon law applies to a motor vehicle that:

1. Is intended primarily for use and operation on the public highways;
2. Is required to be registered or licensed in Kentucky prior to such use or operation;
3. Has been finally and completely assembled and is in the possession of a manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, wholesaler, or an authorized motor vehicle dealer; and
4. Is in fact new and on which the original title has not previously been issued;

The lemon law does not cover motor homes, motorcycles, mopeds, vehicles with more than 2 axles, farm tractors and other farm machines, and vehicles substantially altered after the initial sale from a dealer to an individual.

A “new motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle that:

1. Has been finally and completely assembled;
2. Is in the possession of a manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or authorized dealer; and
3. Is in fact new and on which the original title has never been issued.

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