Subaru Battery Drain Settlement
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
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 8, 2023. 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
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.
Do you qualify?
Residents of the continental United States (including Hawaii and Alaska) who currently own or lease, or previously owned or leased, a model year 2015–2020 Outback, 2015–2020 Forester, 2015–2020 Legacy, 2015–2020 WRX, or 2019–2020 Ascent originally purchased or leased in the continental United States.
How to file
The deadline to submit claim forms and supporting documentation passed on May 8, 2023. Class members can no longer file claims for cash reimbursement. However, all class members automatically receive extended warranty coverage for qualifying battery failures without needing to do anything.
Common questions
- How much does the Subaru Battery Drain Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: 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. 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 Subaru Battery Drain Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 8, 2023. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Subaru Battery Drain 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 Subaru Battery Drain Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at subarubatterysettlement.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 Subaru Battery Drain Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for January 24, 2023; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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