Automotive class action settlements
Class action settlements over vehicle defects, recalls, and emissions issues.
Automotive settlements by the numbers
A settlement fund is the total a defendant agreed to pay, not what any one claimant receives — most funds are divided among everyone who files. Settlements are negotiated agreements, and defendants typically deny wrongdoing rather than being found liable.
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Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive Settlement
Mercedes-Benz settled with a coalition of state attorneys general regarding the design, manufacture, import, marketing, offer, sale, or lease of certain diesel vehicles. As part of the settlement, Mercedes-Benz is offering eligible owners and lessees $2,000 to incentivize installation of an Approved Emission Modification.
Up to $2,000
Dodge Sliding Door Latch Settlement
FCA US sold 2017-2018 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles equipped with rear power sliding doors that allegedly had defective lock actuators and latches that would fail and lose locking/unlocking capability. FCA US denies the defect exists and has not been found liable. The parties settled to avoid lengthy litigation.
Reimbursement for parts and labor costs you paid for repairs to the failing sliding door lock actuator
Automotive cases in litigation
Filed and being fought in court. These are allegations — there is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet.
Boyle v. FCA US Class Action
A proposed class action against FCA US, LLC, apparently concerning fraud related to vehicles or automotive products. The complaint was filed by numerous individual plaintiffs and entities, but the specific allegations cannot be determined from the docket entry alone.
Lahijani v. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
A proposed class action has been filed against Mercedes-Benz USA LLC in the Central District of California. Without access to the complaint, the specific allegations cannot be determined, but given the automotive defendant and consumer plaintiff, the case likely involves a vehicle defect, warranty issue, or related consumer claim affecting ordinary car owners.
Rubin v. JEA Management Services D/B/A Covered Auto
A proposed class action filed by Jacob Rubin against JEA Management Services, operating as Covered Auto, apparently concerning automotive-related services or products. The specific allegations are not disclosed in the available docket metadata, but the case caption and defendant's apparent business model suggest claims potentially affecting ordinary vehicle owners or consumers seeking auto-related services.
Mason v. American Honda Motor Co. Class Action
A proposed class action against American Honda Motor Co., Inc. alleging fraud. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in California and references a related case, suggesting potential coordination or overlapping claims involving the automotive manufacturer and its consumers.
Closed to new claims
Past the filing deadline — kept so you can look up what a case was about and what it paid.
BMW Shark Fin Antenna Sealing Defect Settlement
BMW manufactured certain 2019-2020 BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7 vehicles with a shark-fin antenna that had sealing defects. The settlement requires BMW to reimburse owners and lessees for past repair costs related to this defect and extend the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the sealing defect.
Paid Reimbursement for eligible past Sealing-Defect Repair expenses and extension of New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Soleil and Hammonds v. Hartford Insurance Company UIM Settlement
Hartford collected premiums for underinsured motorist (UIM) automobile insurance coverage that was allegedly illusory, misleading, or inadequate. The defendants improperly applied offsets from UIM claims for amounts already paid by liable parties in automobile accidents.
Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement
FCA US sold Model Year 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Trucks with defective Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) coolers that crack due to thermal fatigue, causing coolant leaks that can lead to combustion in the intake manifold and vehicle fires. FCA US denies liability but has agreed to settle to avoid litigation.
Hazdovac Emissions Warranty Settlement
Mercedes-Benz USA allegedly failed to properly classify fourteen vehicle parts as high-cost emissions warranty parts that should be covered under California's High-Priced Part (HPP) Warranty for 7 years and 70,000 miles. Mercedes-Benz denies wrongdoing and admits no liability.
Polson v. Maximum Booting Company Vehicle Immobilization Settlement
Maximum Booting Company is involved in a certified class action lawsuit related to vehicle immobilization (booting). The company allegedly engaged in practices related to booting vehicles.
Crutcher v. Liberty Mutual Insurance UIM Settlement
Liberty Mutual and Safeco allegedly reduced or "offset" underinsured motorist (UIM) claims by the amount paid by at-fault drivers in accidents between October 2010 and March 2022. The company is settling the class action by paying $6.5 million to affected policyholders and providing partial premium refunds to those who purchased UM/UIM coverage during the class period.
Paid Underinsured motorist claimants receive cash payment; UM/UIM policy holders receive partial premium refund
Smith v. AAA Interinsurance Exchange UIM Settlement
AAA (Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club) reduced or "offset" underinsured motorist (UIM) insurance claims by the amount insureds received from the at-fault driver's insurer, and sold UM/UIM coverage during the class period. The settlement provides refunds and payments to affected policyholders.
Paid Up to $25,000
Chrysler 200 MultiAir Actuator and Fuel Injector Settlement
FCA US LLC allegedly failed to provide appropriate warranty coverage for MultiAir Actuator and Fuel Injector components as emissions-related parts under California Emissions Warranty requirements for 2015-2017 Chrysler 200 vehicles. FCA US is settling the lawsuit without admitting wrongdoing.
Paid Reimbursement for past qualifying MultiAir Actuator or Fuel Injector repairs, plus automatic warranty extension on these components
Turbocharger Class Settlement
Volkswagen and Audi vehicles were alleged to have defective turbochargers prone to premature failure due to wastegate corrosion or wear. Volkswagen denies the claims and maintains the turbochargers function properly, but has agreed to settle the lawsuit by extending warranties and reimbursing past repair expenses.
Paid 50% of repair costs for Generation 3 vehicles under warranty extension; 40-50% reimbursement for past paid turbocharger repairs (maximum $3,850 for non-dealer repairs)
GM Fuel Pump Settlement
General Motors sold 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks equipped with 6.6L Duramax diesel engines that were allegedly prone to CP4 fuel pump failures. The settlement provides cash payments to owners who paid for repairs and to former owners, as well as reimbursement for future repairs.
Paid Cash payment for past CP4 fuel pump repairs; 50% reimbursement for future repairs on or after May 6, 2025
Mazda Valve Stem Seal Settlement
Certain 2021-2022 Mazda vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines allegedly contained defective valve stem seals that caused excessive oil consumption. The defect was caused by damage to the valve stem seals on the exhaust side of the engine. Mazda denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and provide relief to class members.
Subaru EyeSight Settlement
Subaru owners and lessees alleged that the Pre-Collision Braking, Rear Automatic Braking, and Lane Keep Assist features of the EyeSight system had defects or deficiencies. Subaru denies the claims and maintains the EyeSight systems function properly and were properly designed and marketed. The case has been resolved through a settlement without the court deciding in favor of either party.
Paid 75% of the cost of a Covered Repair; reimbursement for past paid repairs up to 75% of the paid invoice expense of one Covered Repair
Hampton v. General Motors LLC - Oklahoma GM Engine Litigation
General Motors sold 2011-2014 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with LC9 5.3 Liter V8 engines that allegedly contain a defective piston assembly causing excessive engine wear, oil consumption, spark plug fouling, rough idling, and potential engine damage. GM denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the case.
Paid Pro rata share of $24,833,000 settlement
Ardoin v. GoAuto Insurance Company Total Loss Settlement
GoAuto Insurance Company allegedly breached its auto insurance policies by failing to pay state sales tax, registration and tag fees, title fees, and/or regulatory fees as part of the actual cash value when determining that vehicles were total losses.
Volkswagen Atlas Seat Latch Settlement
Volkswagen is accused of a defect in the second row seat latching mechanism in certain 2018-2024 Atlas vehicles. Volkswagen denies the claims and maintains the mechanisms function properly. The company has agreed to settle without admitting wrongdoing.
Paid Up to $1,700
Mazda Connect Infotainment Settlement
Mazda Connect Infotainment systems in certain Mazda vehicle models allegedly experienced technical glitches including reboots, freezing, non-responsiveness, bootloop processes, and audio/video errors. Mazda denies these allegations and denies the system is defective. The parties have agreed to settle the litigation without trial or court decision on the merits.
Paid Reimbursement for software updates and repair/replacement expenses for infotainment system components; automatic 24-month limited warranty extension
GM Ignition Switch Economic Settlement
General Motors vehicles were recalled in 2014 for issues involving the Delta ignition system, key rotation, Camaro knee-key, and electric power steering. Settlement class members claim that consumers overpaid when they bought or leased these vehicles. GM denies these allegations and has agreed to the settlement to avoid the risk and cost of further litigation.
Paid Payment amounts will vary depending on which recalls apply to vehicles, administrative expenses, and the number of eligible claims filed.
Hino Emissions Class Action Settlement
Hino Motors is accused of misrepresenting emission levels in certain Hino trucks, with claims that emission levels exceed regulatory limits. The defendants deny the claims but have agreed to settle the lawsuit.
Paid $1,500–$15,000
HandsfreeLink Class Action Settlement - Acura Vehicles
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. allegedly failed to disclose a defect in the HandsfreeLink hands-free calling system offered in certain Acura vehicles (2004-2008 TL, 2005-2008 MDX, and 2007-2009 RDX models). Plaintiffs claim the defect caused them out-of-pocket losses and other damages. The defendant denies all allegations and wrongdoing.
Subaru Battery Drain Settlement
Subaru vehicles from model years 2015–2020 (Outback, Forester, Legacy, WRX) and 2019–2020 Ascent allegedly suffer from a design defect that can cause battery drain. The lawsuit claims Subaru violated consumer statutes and breached warranties. Subaru denies the allegations and maintains the vehicles are not defective and function properly.
Paid Cash reimbursement for battery replacements, testing, diagnosis, towing services, and reasonable costs for stranding related to qualifying battery failures prior to notice; extended warranty for qualifying battery failures after notice
Porsche Gasoline Emissions Settlement
Porsche and Volkswagen allegedly sold or leased certain gasoline-engine Porsche vehicles that produce excess emissions and/or obtain worse fuel economy on the road compared to testing conditions. The defendants deny the claims but agreed to settle. A federal court granted approval of the settlement.
Paid $200–$1,350
Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement
Ford F-Series trucks from model years 2015-2019 allegedly had defective door latches that malfunction. Ford denies all wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the lawsuit by providing reimbursement for repair-related costs and compensation for dissatisfaction.
Paid $10–$400
Garden Savings Federal Credit Union Repossession Settlement
Garden Savings Federal Credit Union repossessed motor vehicles from borrowers under finance agreements. The settlement resolves claims related to these repossessions and includes payments to class members and/or the relinquishment of any deficiency balances on their finance agreements.
GM Engine Litigation Settlement
General Motors sold 2011-2014 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks and SUVs with LC9 5.3-liter V8 engines that allegedly contain a defective piston assembly. The defect causes excessive engine wear, oil consumption, spark plug fouling, rough idling, check engine lights, and potential engine damage. GM denies any wrongdoing or that the vehicles are defective.
Paid From $2,149