Hino Emissions Class Action Settlement
$1,500–$15,000
Last verified September 18, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 17, 2024. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Hino Motors allegedly misrepresented emission levels in certain Hino trucks, with emissions exceeding regulatory limits. The defendants deny the claims but have agreed to settle the lawsuit.
Do you qualify?
Any person or entity that purchased or leased a Hino truck with an engine from Model Year 2010 through 2019, originally sold or leased in the United States, and purchased or leased through October 30, 2023. Eligible trucks include Hino 155, 195, 238, 258, 268, 338, XL7, XL8, L6, and L7 models within specified model years.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Cash compensation per Settlement Class Truck
Settlement Class Members who submitted a valid claim receive compensation ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 per Settlement Class Truck, depending on the volume of claims submitted and court-awarded fees and costs.
Extended warranty on emission control system components
A robust extended warranty that covers the repair or replacement of various emission control system component parts, including the cost of any diagnostic test leading to the repair.
New Parts Warranty for government-mandated recall or repair campaign
A New Parts Warranty if there is a government-mandated or government-recommended emissions system recall or repair campaign involving the Settlement Class Trucks in the next three years.
Who is in the class
Settlement Class Members include all persons or entities that purchased or leased a Settlement Class Truck, through October 30, 2023. Settlement Class Trucks include any on-road vehicle equipped and originally sold or leased in the United States with a Hino engine from engine Model Year 2010 through and including engine Model Year 2019.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
To file a claim, you were required to submit a valid claim by June 17, 2024. The deadline has now passed and no new claims are being accepted. If you previously filed a claim, check your status by using the VIN Lookup on the settlement website or contact the settlement administrator at 1-888-256-6150 or info@HinoUSASettlement.com.
Common questions
- How much does the Hino Emissions Class Action Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $1,500–$15,000. The total settlement fund is $237.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Hino Emissions Class Action Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 17, 2024. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Hino Emissions Class Action Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Hino Emissions Class Action Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at hinousasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Hino Emissions Class Action Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Redlands Office Cleaning Solutions, LLC
- Marders
- EFI Export & Trading Corp.
- Express Freight International
Defendants
- HINO Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc.
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Hino Motors Ltd.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Dayron SilverioPodhurst Orseck, P.A.
- Kevin R. BudnerLeiff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- Katherine I. McBrideLieff Cabraser Heimann & Berstein LLP
- Peter PrietoPodhurst Orseck, P.A.
- Wilson M. DunlaveyLeiff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- Shannon RoysterBaron & Budd, P.C.
- Roland TellisBaron & Budd, P.C.
- Phong-Chau G. NguyenLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- Kara I. McBrideLieff Cabaser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- Elizabeth J. CabraserLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- David S. StellingsLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- David FernandesBaron & Budd, PC
- Amelia A. HaselkornLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- Adam TamburelliBaron & Budd, P.C.
- Matthew WeinshallPodhurst Orseck
Counsel for defendants
- Marc CapuanoCovington & Burling LLP
- Christopher Y.L. YeungCovington & Burling LLP
- John P. HooperKing & Spalding LLP
- Brian Paul MillerKing & Spalding
- Jessica Merry SamuelsCovington & Burling LLP
- Stephen PetkisCovington & Burling LLP
- Henry LiuCovington & Burling LLP
- Andrew SoukupCovington & Burling, LLP
- Ethan Alexander ArthurWicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford, P.A.
- Jordan Scott CohenWicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford
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