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• Toyota Camry HVAC Class Action Lawsuit Certified Toyota Camry air conditioning smell lawsuit certified as class action for Florida only.

  

  Dec 26, 2021 — A Toyota Camry HVAC smell class action lawsuit has been certified for a class of Camry car owners, but only for owners who purchased their cars in Florida. The Toyota class action lawsuit began with millions of 2012–2017 Camry and Toyota Camry Hybrids that allegedly have defects in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Camry customers Javier Cardenas, Rodney Baker and Michelle Monge claim Toyota conspired with Southeast Toyota Distributors to ...

• Nissan Altima Headlight Lawsuit Settlement Finalized Nissan Altima halogen headlights are allegedly dim because the reflective surfaces peel away.

  

  Dec 21, 2021 — A Nissan Altima headlight lawsuit settlement received final approval for 2013-2018 Altima cars manufactured with halogen headlights, but not Altimas equipped with Xenon or LED headlights. Specifically, these Nissan Altimas are not included in the headlight lawsuit settlement. 2013-2015 Nissan Altima 3.5L SL 2017 Nissan Altima 3.5L SL 2016-2018 Nissan Altima 3.5L SL with Tech package 2016-2017 Nissan Altima 3.5L SR 2016-2017 Nissan Altima ...

• GM Lifter Recall Needed, Says Class Action Lawsuit A GM lifter class action lawsuit alleges the valve train system lifters cause ticking noise.

  

  Dec 20, 2021 — A GM lifter recall should allegedly be ordered for Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with 5.3L, 6.0L or 6.2L V8 engines. Nine plaintiffs filed the General Motors class action lawsuit which alleges the valve train systems, active fuel management lifters and dynamic fuel management lifters are defective. A GM lifter recall has not been issued, but the plaintiffs claim that's what GM should do for owners of these vehicles. 2014-present ...

• Chevy Bolt Recall Update: Maximum Charge Reduced to 80% GM offers new software update for 2017-2019 Chevy Bolts to allegedly improve the cars.

  

  Dec 19, 2021 — General Motors has announced a Chevy Bolt recall software update to allegedly remove some of the previous restrictions provided to car owners. The Chevrolet Bolt battery recall includes every 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV to eventually replace the batteries. But GM has issued instructions to Bolt customers about what to do while owners wait for final recall repairs. This latest Chevy Bolt recall update will allegedly allow 2017-2019 Bolt ...

• Chevy Bolt Blind Spot Monitoring Lawsuit Dismissed Chevrolet Bolt owner alleged passenger-side blind spot warnings were false.

  

  Dec 19, 2021 — A Chevy Bolt blind spot monitoring class action lawsuit is over after the car owner who sued reached an individual settlement with General Motors. California plaintiff Loren Stone says he had to pay more than $60 for a Chevrolet dealer to fix the blind spot monitoring system on his 2018 Chevy Bolt. According to the plaintiff, the passenger-side blind spot warning light would activate when nothing was in the Bolt's blind spot. Stone says he had to pay $62.46 ...

• Tesla Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Order Agreements Tesla customer says the sale or lease vehicle order agreements are modified without permission.

  

  Dec 17, 2021 — A Tesla class action lawsuit alleges the automaker scams consumers through the use of online order agreements for owners and lessees. The Tesla class action lawsuit includes: "All individuals in the United States Who Entered into a Motor Vehicle Order Agreement (either a sale or a lease) and Later Received a New Agreement Containing a Higher Price and/or different configuration of options for essentially the same or lesser vehicle or for an altered vehicle ...

• BMW Sued For $5 Million Over Cup Holders BMW X7 owner says the cup holders leak liquid which allegedly damages airbag components.

  

  Dec 16, 2021 — A BMW cup holder class action lawsuit has been filed for at least $5 million because the cup holders allegedly leak. The BMW lawsuit alleges the cup holders are defective because they weren't designed or intended to hold cups that contain liquid. The BMW cup holder lawsuit alleges liquid can seep through the holders and cause damage to airbag control modules located under the cup holders. According to the class action, BMW engaged in a nationwide cup holder ...

• BMW AC Mold and Vinegar Smells Cause Lawsuit BMW vehicles allegedly emit bad mildew and mold smells through the HVAC systems.

  

  Dec 15, 2021 — BMW AC smells of mold, mildew and vinegar have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems hold condensation which creates bad smells. The condensation allegedly creates a moist environment for the growth of fungus, bacteria, mold and spores which are blown into the interiors of these BMW models. 2014-2021 BMW 2 Series 2014-2021 BMW 3 Series 2014-2021 BMW 5 Series 2014-2021 BMW 6 ...

• GM Class Action Lawsuit For Trailering Information Labels Lawsuit alleges trailering information labels are wrong on GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevy Silverado 1500.

  

  Dec 12, 2021 — A GM class action lawsuit has been filed for current and former owners and lessees of 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 trucks. The General Motors lawsuit alleges the trucks were sold with incorrect trailering information labels that overstated the gross combined weight rating by 1,800 pounds. Florida plaintiff Roger Snyder purchased a new 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 with an advertised gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 16,800 pounds, which is ...

• Nissan Emissions Warranty Lawsuit Filed in California Nissan PZEV emissions warranty allegedly should cover transmission repairs and replacements.

  

  Dec 10, 2021 — A Nissan emissions warranty lawsuit alleges Nissan is violating California emissions regulations by not repairing and replacing transmissions in partial zero emissions vehicles (PZEVs). California plaintiff Lux Global Auto Sales filed the class action lawsuit which includes: "All persons in the State of California who have been owners or lessees of Class Vehicles and who have paid for repairs and parts pertaining to defective transmissions that should have ...

• Chevrolet Shift to Park Issue Causes Lawsuit Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Traverse and Chevrolet Blazer allegedly affected.

  

  Dec 9, 2021 — Chevrolet Shift to Park issues have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges gear shifter issues prevent California drivers from shutting off their General Motors vehicles. The plaintiffs allegedly "have repeatedly found themselves stuck inside their vehicles at home, running errands, and at various other places away from home, unable to shut off their vehicle." The Chevrolet lawsuit includes: "All persons or entities in the state of California who ...

• Mitsubishi CVT Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Mitsubishi transmission problems allegedly occur in the Lancer, Outback, Mirage and Eclipse Cross.

  

  Dec 7, 2021 — Mitsubishi CVT problems have caused a class action lawsuit which alleges these vehicles jerk, shudder, surge and have acceleration issues because of the continuously variable transmissions. 2014-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer 2014-present Mitsubishi Outlander 2014-present Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2014-present Mitsubishi Mirage 2018-present Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross The Mitsubishi CVT class action lawsuit was filed by three plaintiffs. New York ...

• Jeep Wrangler Corrosion Warranty a 'Sham,' Says Lawsuit Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles allegedly have bubbling paint from corroded aluminum.

  

  Dec 6, 2021 — Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator corrosion warranties are allegedly a sham because every warranty says a corroded aluminum panel must also be perforated. The corrosion warranty lawsuit includes 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The affected Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles allegedly suffer corrosion problems which cause the paint to bubble, flake, peel, rust and/or blister. The Jeep corrosion warranty class action ...

• Mercedes Red Paint Settlement Final Mercedes-Benz Mars Red 590 paint allegedly peels, bubbles and blisters.

  

  Dec 5, 2021 — A Mercedes red paint settlement has been granted final approval by a federal judge after car owners alleged their 590 Mars Red paint blistered, peeled and bubbled. The red paint lawsuit settlement was reached after the automaker said it would be cheaper to settle the class action than continue to fight a prolonged court battle. However, Mercedes-Benz says it denies all allegations of liability and wrongdoing. Included in the red paint settlement are current ...

• GM Destination Charge Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules a reasonable consumer isn't surprised that GM makes a profit from a delivery fee.

  

  Dec 5, 2021 — A GM destination charge lawsuit has been dismissed after two customers claimed General Motors makes a profit when vehicles are delivered to dealerships. The destination charge lawsuit further alleges GM “misleads reasonable consumers into believing its ‘Destination Charge' reflects the actual cost of shipping its vehicles to their ‘destination,' not the cost of shipping its vehicles plus profit.” The destination charge class action lawsuit was filed by ...

• Chevy Camaro Starter Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Chevrolet Camaro cars since 2010 have defective starters and heat shields, alleges class action.

  

  Dec 2, 2021 — A Chevy Camaro starter lawsuit has been partly dismissed after a federal judge dismissed several claims while allowing others to continue. According to the starter lawsuit, every Chevy Camaro since model year 2010 has defective heat shields that fail to protect the starters from heat damage. Then every dealer allegedly uses defective starters and heat shields as replacements. This, according to the Camaro class action, allegedly keeps owners returning for ...

• Subaru DriverFocus Lawsuit Says Biometric Data Collected Subaru driver monitoring system lawsuit says Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act is violated.

  

  Dec 2, 2021 — A Subaru DriverFocus lawsuit alleges the automaker illegally collects biometric data as the driver monitoring system tracks the driver's face and eyes to ensure the driver is alert and focused on the road. The Subaru driver monitoring system lawsuit was filed for all former and current Illinois owners of these vehicles equipped with DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation Systems. 2019-2022 Subaru Forester Touring 2020-2022 Subaru Outback Limited, Touring, ...

• Auto Safety Groups File Appeal Over Recall Regulations Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, the Center for Auto Safety and USPIRG file appeal.

  

  Nov 29, 2021 — Three auto safety and advocacy groups allege the federal government is allowing dangerous recalled vehicles to flood the roadways. Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS), the Center for Auto Safety and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG) filed notice of appeal to challenge the Federal Trade Commission’s consent orders with General Motors and dealership chains CarMax, Lithia, Koons, Asbury and West-Herr. According to the appeal, the ...

• Nissan Class Action Lawsuit Says Airbags Suddenly Deploy Infiniti and Nissan side curtain airbags and seat belt pretensioners allegedly suddenly deploy.

  

  Nov 29, 2021 — A Nissan class action lawsuit alleges the side curtain airbags and seat belt pretensioners suddenly deploy without any impacts to the vehicles. The class action lawsuit includes all consumers who owned or leased 2015-2019 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles from 2015 until the present. Utah plaintiff Leroy Martinez says he purchased a 2016 Nissan Frontier in 2016, but in October 2019 he was driving the truck when the side curtain airbag suddenly deployed without ...

• Jaguar Infotainment Problems Debated In Class Action Lawsuit Jaguar Land Rover lawsuit partly dismissed over InControl Touch Pro infotainment systems.

  

  Nov 28, 2021 — Jaguar infotainment problems caused a class action lawsuit that has now been partly dismissed, as Jaguar Land Rover owners continue to claim the infotainment systems are dangerously defective. The InControl Touch Pro and InControl Touch Pro Duo infotainment systems allow drivers to control the radio, hands-free calling, navigation, backup camera and heating and cooling systems. The only alleged differences between the InControl Touch Pro and InControl Touch ...

• Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Far From Over Supreme Court allows lower court ruling to stand, opening the door to billions more in penalities.

  

  Nov 28, 2021 — The Volkswagen emissions scandal is apparently far from over as the automaker looks at possibly paying billions of dollars more than it already has. That possibility exists because the U.S. Supreme Court rejected VW's appeal of a lower court ruling that may place a "staggering liability" on the automaker. Legal actions from two counties accuse Volkswagen of manufacturing 2009-2015 diesel vehicles with illegal emissions systems that caused the vehicles to pass ...

• Audi Transmission Settlement Applies to S4 and S5 Vehicles Audi transmission lawsuit settlement includes direct-shift gearbox (DSG) S-tronic transmissions.

  

  Nov 28, 2021 — An Audi transmission settlement has received preliminary approval for 2010-2012 Audi S4 and Audi S5 vehicles equipped with direct-shift gearbox (DSG) S-tronic transmissions. The Audi transmission class action lawsuit alleges the S-tronic transmissions are defective because they cause sudden, rough shaking and violent jerking, known as shuddering and juddering. The transmission problems occur when an Audi S4 or S5 driver tries to accelerate, decelerate, or ...

• Land Rover Turbocharger Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport and LR2 vehicles are allegedly defective.

  

  Nov 27, 2021 — A Land Rover turbocharger lawsuit has been dismissed after seven plaintiffs claimed the turbochargers failed a few years after purchasing the vehicles and most owners paid their own money for repairs or replacements. However, two plaintiffs allege they couldn't afford the repairs which means their vehicles are not fully functional. The Land Rover turbocharger lawsuit includes these vehicles equipped with 2-liter Ford EcoBoost engines, "one of the continuing ...

• VW Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached Volkswagen Jetta and Tiguan vehicles allegedly have defective 8-speed transmissions.

  

  Nov 26, 2021 — A VW transmission class action lawsuit settlement has been reached after customers complained the 8-speed transmissions have multiple defects. Volkswagen denies all the allegations and maintains the 2019 VW Jetta and 2018-2020 VW Tiguan transmissions function properly and are not defective. But the judge allowed the plaintiffs to amend their class action lawsuit four times which finally sent Volkswagen to the settlement table. The VW transmission class action ...

• Ford Edge Lawsuit Dismissed Over EcoBoost Flexplates Ford Edge class action lawsuit alleges defective flexplates cause EcoBoost engines to stall.

  

  Nov 25, 2021 — A Ford Edge lawsuit alleges the EcoBoost engine flexplates are defective and cause the 2015-2018 SUVs to stall. Ford Edge owners allegedly complain about rattling noises coming from the 2-liter EcoBoost engines before the engines stall. The Ford Edge class action lawsuit alleges the engine flexplate stores energy from the engine until it is needed to propel the vehicle. But the lawsuit alleges the area between the circular bolt patterns for the crankshaft ...

• Hyundai and Kia Car Thefts in Milwaukee Cause Lawsuit Milwaukee car thefts include 2,559 Hyundai and 2,600 Kia vehicles so far this year.

  

  Nov 25, 2021 — Hyundai and Kia car theft in Milwaukee has caused a lawsuit that alleges there are defects in the vehicles, including in the ignition systems. The class action lawsuit was filed by plaintiffs Stefanie Marvin and Katherine Wargin who allege Hyundai and Kia vehicles contain design defects that criminals take advantage of in order to ripoff the cars. The lawsuit was filed under seal and only limited information is available, but the class action ...

• Honda Sunroof Shattered, Class Action Lawsuit Filed Sunroof class action lawsuit includes 2015-2021 Honda and Acura vehicles with tempered glass.

  

  Nov 23, 2021 — A Honda shattered sunroof lawsuit alleges Acura and Honda customers become distracted from the shock and sound of exploding glass which falls on and cuts occupants. The Honda sunroof class action lawsuit includes all 2015-2021 Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with sunroofs or moonroofs manufactured with tempered glass. The Acura and Honda shattered sunroof lawsuit was filed by three customers. Missouri plaintiff Mary Tappana owns a 2021 Honda Pilot and ...

• Mazda Fuel Pump Recall Leads to Lawsuit Mazda class action lawsuit alleges fuel pump recall failed to repair the vehicles.

  

  Nov 19, 2021 — A Mazda fuel pump recall has led to a lawsuit which alleges the recall is "woefully inadequate" for customers. The Mazda fuel pump class action lawsuit was filed four days after Mazda announced a recall of these vehicles. 2018 Mazda Mazda3 2018 Mazda Mazda6 2019 Mazda CX-3 2018-2019 Mazda MX-5 2018-2019 Mazda CX-5 2018-2019 Mazda CX-9 2019-2020 Mazda Mazda2 According to information Mazda submitted to the National Highway Traffic ...

• Acura RDX Infotainment Lawsuit Settlement Preliminarily Approved Acura RDX owners claim the infotainment systems crash, freeze and fail to start.

  

  Nov 15, 2021 — An Acura RDX infotainment class action lawsuit settlement has been preliminarily approved and nearing a final settlement hearing in December. Current and former 2019-2020 Acura RDX owners and lessees are included in the class action lawsuit that alleges 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles are equipped with infotainment systems that freeze, fail to start, crash, fail to shut down and cause problems with phones and other devices. Hardware and software defects ...

• Chevy Shift to Park Lawsuit: Vehicles Won't Shut Off GM owner says even when shifted into PARK, error message appears and vehicle won't shut down.

  

  Nov 12, 2021 — A Chevy "Shift to Park" lawsuit alleges General Motors vehicles cannot be shut off even when drivers shift the vehicles into PARK. The Chevrolet class action lawsuit includes Illinois entities and consumers who purchased or leased these GM vehicles. 2016-2019 Chevrolet Malibu 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt 2018-2019 Chevrolet Traverse 2019 Chevrolet Blazer According to the Chevy Shift to Park lawsuit, the error message appears on the instrument ...

• Jeep Wrangler 4xe Lawsuit Filed Over Check Engine Light Customers say their check engine lights illuminated and their Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs shut down.

  

  Nov 11, 2021 — A Jeep Wrangler 4xe lawsuit alleges electrical or computer problems activate the check engine light and cause the vehicles to suddenly shut down while driving. Plaintiffs Jibri Ward-Richardson and Yesenia Robaina filed the class action lawsuit which includes consumers who purchased or leased any Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicle. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid electric first released in 2021, and the plaintiffs claim a vehicle that suddenly shuts down ...

• Audi Q7 Brake Squeal Settlement Preliminarily Approved Audi Q7 squealing brakes caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the brakes are defective.

  

  Nov 9, 2021 — An Audi Q7 brake squeal lawsuit has been preliminarily approved by a federal judge, with a final fairness hearing scheduled for March 2022. Judge John W. Holcomb granted preliminary approval of the class action lawsuit settlement which includes 2017-2018 Audi Q7 SUVs that allegedly were equipped with squeaking and squealing brakes. According to the Audi brake squeal lawsuit, the high-pitched noise occurs during normal driving when a driver presses the brake ...

• Ford F-150 10-Speed Transmission Lawsuit Moves Forward Ford 10R80 transmissions allegedly clunk, jerk, slam into gear, slip and shift harshly.

  

  Nov 8, 2021 — A Ford F-150 10-speed transmission lawsuit has been partly dismissed after 12 truck owners sued regarding the 10R80 automatic 10-speed transmissions. All 2017-2020 Ford F-150 trucks are equipped with transmissions that allegedly make loud clunking or banging noise when the engines are started. The 10-speed transmissions also allegedly cause these symptoms. Clanking noise Jerky and rough acceleration and deceleration Delayed engagement of the ...

• Mercedes Sunroof Lawsuit Dismissed, Permanently Mercedes-Benz shattering sunroof class action lawsuit alleges Mercedes should pay $200 million.

  

  Nov 8, 2021 — A Mercedes sunroof lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff failed to convince the judge the panoramic sunroofs shatter because they are defective. In November 2019, Illinois plaintiff Bruce Pickens bought a used 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, but in March 2020 his sister was driving the vehicle when the sunroof exploded. The driver says she heard a loud sound like a gunshot and pulled the car to the side of the road where she inspected the exterior but ...

• Audi 2-Liter Turbo Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Audi 2.0T turbocharged engines allegedly have piston defects that cause excessive oil consumption.

  

  Nov 7, 2021 — Audi 2-liter turbo problems have caused a class action lawsuit alleging these vehicles equipped with 2.0T engines consume excessive amounts of oil. 2012-2017 Audi TT 2012-2017 Audi A3 2012-2017 Audi A4 2012-2017 Audi A5 2012-2017 Audi A6 2012-2017 Audi Q3 2012-2017 Audi Q5 New Jersey plaintiff Hernan A. Gonzalez filed the 2-liter turbo engine lawsuit after purchasing a new 2015 Audi Q5 in November 2014. The plaintiff says his Audi ...

• 2016 Cadillac SRX Dim Headlights Cause Lawsuit Owner of a 2016 SRX alleges headlight seals allow moisture to damage the Cadillac headlights.

  

  Nov 4, 2021 — A 2016 Cadillac SRX headlight recall allegedly should have been ordered long ago to fix dim headlights in the SUVs, a problem allegedly caused by defective seals that allow moisture to accumulate and condense. According to a class action lawsuit, the 2016 Cadillac SRX dim headlights allegedly prevent owners from using the vehicles at night unless the lights are set to high beams only. The GM lawsuit says the high-beam headlights blind oncoming drivers which ...

• Dodge Class Action Lawsuit Involves Challengers and Chargers Dodge rear differentials allegedly fail because they can't handle the V8 horsepower.

  

  Nov 1, 2021 — A Dodge class action lawsuit alleges the rear differentials in 2014-2019 Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger cars with V8 engines allegedly cannot handle the horsepower and torque loads produced by the engines and transmissions. The class action alleges this causes the rear differential and its components to prematurely wear out and fail. The Dodge class action lawsuit was filed by six plaintiffs. Gustavo Diaz (California): 2015 Dodge SRT Challenger ...

• 'Voltswagen' Lawsuit Shorts Out Volkswagen's 'Voltswagen' stunt caused nothing but trouble, but automaker won't face lawsuit.

  

  Oct 31, 2021 — A Volkswagen "Voltswagen" name-change class action lawsuit is over after a plaintiff allegedly didn't timely serve Volkswagen with the summons and class action lawsuit. The outcome of the lawsuit is another strange step that sent the plaintiffs to court in the first place following VW's failed April Fools' Day stunt. According to the Volkswagen class action lawsuit , investors were misled when Volkswagen said it was changing its name to "Voltswagen" in honor ...

• GMC Yukon Tail Light Replacement Lawsuit Allegedly Fails General Motors says the one plaintiff who sued doesn't even own a GMC Yukon.

  

  Oct 28, 2021 — A GMC Yukon tail light replacement lawsuit should be dismissed because the one Yukon owner who filed the class action allegedly doesn't legally own the SUV. Florida plaintiff Rhonda Small says she owns a 2017 GMC Yukon which she purchased in February 2017, but nearly four years later the passenger-side Yukon tail light failed and required replacement. She filed the GMC Yukon tail light class action lawsuit by alleging the tail light assemblies are defective ...

• Cars With Good Headlight Ratings Mean Less Car Crashes Safety researchers find better car headlights equate to safer roads at night.

  

  Oct 26, 2021 — New research shows better car headlight safety ratings are associated with reduced crashes when driving at night. In 2016, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety created its headlight ratings program at a time when most researchers neglected how headlights relate to safety. As of today, IIHS has rated about 1,000 different headlight systems in numerous models from various automakers. According to researchers, federal headlight standards are beyond ...

• Ram CP4 Lawsuit Filed After Fuel Pump Failures Bosch CP4 fuel pumps allegedly create metal shavings because the pumps can't handle diesel fuel.

  

  Oct 25, 2021 — A Ram CP4 lawsuit alleges the fuel pumps are defective in 2018-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks equipped with Cummins 6.7L diesel engines. The Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pumps allegedly have defects that cause metal parts to grind against each other which creates metal shavings that ruin the fuel systems. The Ram CP4 class action lawsuit alleges the pumps cannot handle U.S. diesel fuel, leading to complete engine failure. Earlier this month, the ...

• Toyota Prius Bad Smell Causes Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges moisture and mold grows in the evaporator and HVAC system.

  

  Oct 24, 2021 — A Toyota Prius bad smell has caused a Florida car owner to file a class action lawsuit alleging the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems emit bad and harmful odors. The Toyota Prius lawsuit covers the 2006-2020 Toyota Prius, 2017-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, 2010-2015 Toyota PHV, 2012-2016 Toyota Prius c and 2012-2017 Prius v. According to Prius owner and plaintiff Jose Javier Perez, all the vehicles were delivered with identical defective air ...

• VW Atlas Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Seat Latches Volkswagen Atlas SUVs allegedly are equipped with defective second-row seat latches.

  

  Oct 23, 2021 — A VW Atlas class action lawsuit alleges 2018-2021 SUVs were sold with defective second-row seat latches that allow the seats to fold down. The latches are needed to fold down the second-row seats to allow occupants to access the third-row seats. Additionally, the Atlas seats can be folded down to create more storage space. The Volkswagen Atlas class action lawsuit includes owners who allege the automaker intentionally concealed the alleged latch ...

• Is the Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan Worth It? Lawsuit Says No Dodge Viper owner paid $2,600 for Plan then couldn't find a Chrysler dealer to make repairs.

  

  Oct 20, 2021 — The Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan isn't worth it if you ask a California Dodge Viper owner who filed a class action lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler (FCA US). Plaintiff Ebby Bakhtiar, who owns a 2015 Dodge Viper, alleges the Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan did nothing to help with his fuel economy, gas cap latch and a passenger-side power window problems. Bakhtiar proposes a class action lawsuit consisting of California consumers who purchased Mopar Vehicle ...

• Mercedes-Benz Class Action Lawsuit Over Headrests NECK-PRO activate headrests allegedly deploy without rear-end collisions.

  

  Oct 17, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit allegedly should be dismissed entirely because the four car owners who sued allegedly don't adequately plead their claims against the automaker. The Mercedes class action lawsuit was filed by four plaintiffs who claim the NECK-PRO active headrests are defective because the activate head restraints allegedly deploy without crash impacts. Mercedes-Benz has allegedly known for 10 years the headrests are defective but won't ...

• GM Oil Consumption Lawsuit Partly Dismissed General Motors allegedly sells vehicles equipped with LC9 engines that drink lots of oil.

  

  Oct 12, 2021 — A GM oil consumption lawsuit has been partly dismissed, but the judge granted the plaintiff the right to amend most of the claims. Plaintiff Tim Nauman filed the oil consumption class action lawsuit related to 2011–2014 General Motors vehicles equipped with Generation IV 5.3 Liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines. According to the plaintiff, his 2011 Chevrolet Silverado consumes an excessive amount of oil because the piston rings are defective. The oil consumption ...

• Dodge Dart Clutch Recall Needed, Alleges California Lawsuit Dodge Dart owner claims the clutch pedal falls and stays on the floor, preventing gear shifting.

  

  Oct 11, 2021 — A Dodge Dart clutch recall allegedly should have been issued long ago for cars equipped with Fiat C635 manual transmissions built on or before November 12, 2014. According to the class action lawsuit, 2013-2015 Dodge Darts are equipped with clutch pedals that fall to the floorboards and remain on the floors, blocking drivers from shifting gears. The original lawsuit was filed by two Dodge Dart owners in 2016 to include cars nationwide, but the current class ...

• Honda Civic AC Not Working, Alleges Car Owners Honda Civic air conditioner compressors and condensers allegedly fail as R-1234yf refrigerant leaks.

  

  Oct 10, 2021 — If your Honda Civic AC is not working, two lawsuits have been consolidated into one class action lawsuit related to 2016-2020 Honda Civic (2- and 4-Door), 2017-2021 Honda Civic (Hatchback) and 2017-2021 Civic Type R cars. Eleven Honda Civic owners filed the lawsuit alleging their air conditioners stopped working due to cracks and leaks of refrigerant which caused a loss of pressure within the AC systems. The consolidated Civic AC class action includes ...

• Toyota Camry HVAC Lawsuit Continues Over Bad Smells Toyota Camry heating and air conditioning systems allegedly cause really bad odors in the cars.

  

  Oct 9, 2021 — A Toyota Camry HVAC lawsuit is moving forward as a federal judge denied to grant summary judgment to Toyota and Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET). The SET region includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The original Toyota Camry HVAC lawsuit included millions of 2012-2017 Camry and Camry Hybrid cars. But according to the current version of the Camry class action lawsuit, non-hybrid 2012-2014 Camrys have defects in the heating ...

• BMW Files Motion to Dismiss Cornering Lights Lawsuit Cornering lights class action lawsuit is allegedly bogus because the plaintiff wasn't charged.

  

  Oct 8, 2021 — BMW says a cornering lights class action lawsuit should be dismissed because the one BMW owner who sued was never charged for the cornering lights in the first place. BMW cornering lights assist drivers in seeing around corners when driving at night by following the direction of the front wheels. Florida plaintiff Garry Porter, Jr., says he purchased a 2021 BMW 430i in December 2020 in Florida. Porter says a big reason he purchased the vehicle was because the ...

• Nissan CVT Lawsuit Settlement Reached Nissan class action lawsuit alleges the transmissions jerk, shake, shudder and fail.

  

  Oct 7, 2021 — A Nissan CVT lawsuit settlement has been reached between the automaker and vehicle owners who allege the continuously variable transmissions are defective. The Nissan CVT class action lawsuit was consolidated from five lawsuits: Stringer v. Nissan , Newton v. Nissan , Landa v. Nissan , Lane v. Nissan , and Eliason v. Nissan . As part of the settlement agreement, Nissan denies all claims related to the transmissions and denies all allegations of wrongdoing, ...

• Nissan Melting Dashboard Lawsuit Allegedly Not Adequate Center for Auto Safety says Nissan dashboards melt, crack and cause safety hazards.

  

  Oct 6, 2021 — A Nissan melting dashboard lawsuit allegedly wasn't good enough because the class action involved Altima cars only in Florida, yet multiple Nissan models are allegedly equipped with defective dashboards. Nissan settled a melting dashboard class action lawsuit in Florida in 2017, but the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) says the action wasn't enough to protect other Nissan owners from dangers. In a letter sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...

• New Hampshire and Montana Settle VW Emissions Claims States settle with Volkswagen for small percentage of what they desired in court.

  

  Oct 4, 2021 — The states of New Hampshire and Montana will see more money from Volkswagen related to its emissions cheating that added more pollution to the atmosphere. However, neither state got anywhere near as much as they wanted. New Hampshire says it reached an agreement with VW for installing emissions defeat devices in diesel vehicles that caused excess nitrogen oxide emissions in the state. The state alleges Volkswagen violated the Air Pollution Control Act by ...

• Toyota Hybrid Class Action Lawsuit Argued in Court Toyota owners claim hybrid vehicles have defective brake boosters and brake booster pumps.

  

  Oct 3, 2021 — A Toyota hybrid class action lawsuit continues in court as vehicle owners try to convince the judge the lawsuit adequately alleges there are defects in the brake boosters and brake booster pump assemblies. The class action alleges more than 1 million of these hybrid vehicles are affected. 2010-2015 Toyota Prius 2010-2015 Toyota Prius PHV 2012-2015 Toyota Prius v 2012-2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2013-2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Several Toyota ...

• Ford Fusion Transmission Problems Lead to Lawsuit Ford Fusion 6F35 transmissions allegedly cause shaking, jerking, bucking and acceleration issues.

  

  Oct 2, 2021 — Ford Fusion transmission problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 2010-2017 Fusions suffer all sorts of problems due to the automatic transmissions. The 841-page Ford Fusion class action lawsuit names multiple allegedly defects components: Failing fluid seal integrity Throttle body deficiencies Failed torque converter welds Driveshaft failure Failed transmission control module updates Failed powertrain control ...

• Toyota Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Saved Text Messages Lexus and Toyota vehicles allegedly save all text messages, but owners can't delete them.

  

  Oct 1, 2021 — A Toyota class action lawsuit has been filed in the state of Washington alleging Lexus and Toyota customers have their text messages recorded by the infotainment systems. The two plaintiffs who filed the class action lawsuit allege the infotainment systems in vehicles built at least from 2014 onward also download and store copies of all text messages from phones connected to the infotainment systems. The text messages are allegedly stored in the computer ...

• Ford Mustang Backup Camera Not Working, Alleges Lawsuit Class action lawsuit says Ford Mustang backup cameras stop working due to faulty wiring.

  

  Sep 30, 2021 — If your Ford Mustang backup camera is not working, a Massachusetts class action lawsuit alleges it may be the wiring harnesses in the trunk lids. The lawsuit alleges 2015-2017 Ford Mustangs have defective trunk lid wiring harnesses that cause numerous features to fail, including the backup cameras, trunk lights and trunk releases. However, the class action lawsuit includes only Massachusetts entities and consumers. Plaintiffs Merhle Davis and Thomas Yetter ...

• Mercedes-Benz PZEV Warranty Lawsuit Filed in California Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle owners allegedly pay for repairs that should be covered by Mercedes.

  

  Sep 27, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) warranty lawsuit alleges California customers get stuck paying for warranty repairs that Mercedes should cover. The Mercedes PZEV warranty class action lawsuit includes: "All persons in California who, within the last four years, have been owners or lessees of Class Vehicles [2009-2017 Mercedes PZEVs] and who have paid for diagnosis, labor and parts relating to repairs that should have been covered ...

• Five Cops Sue Tesla Over Alleged Model X Autopilot Failures Five Montgomery County, Texas, police officers allege a drunk driver depended on a defective Model X

  

  Sep 27, 2021 — Five Texas police officers have sued Tesla for alleged design and manufacturing defects in the Autopilot system. Named as plaintiffs are officers Dalton Fields, Rai Duenas, Kenneth Barnett, Chris Taylor and Daniel Santiago. The plaintiffs claim they were "badly injured" and suffered "severe injuries and permanent disabilities" in a February 27, 2021, Tesla Model X crash. According to the $20 million lawsuit, the officers pulled over a vehicle in the ...

• Ford 'Death Wobble' Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Ford gets many claims dismissed after F-250 and F-350 owners said their trucks violently shake.

  

  Sep 26, 2021 — A Ford "death wobble" lawsuit has been partly dismissed after F-250 and F-350 truck owners alleged violent shaking occurs when driving. The class action lawsuit alleges the wobble causes drivers to lose control of the trucks because of problems with the damper brackets, ball joints, control arms, shocks, struts and track bar bushings. The Ford "death wobble" lawsuit was first filed in June 2019 and Ford filed a motion to dismiss a few months later. The ...

• Toyota Prius AC Smell Causes Class Action Lawsuit Toyota Prius air conditioning and heating odors allegedly caused by moisture/condensation.

  

  Sep 25, 2021 — A Toyota Prius AC smell caused a car owner to file a class action lawsuit which includes these Toyota Prius vehicles in the U.S. 2006-2020 Toyota Prius 2017-2020 Toyota Prius Prime 2010-2015 Toyota PHV 2012-2016 Toyota Prius c 2012-2017 Toyota Prius v According to the Prius lawsuit, the vehicles were defective from the time they left the assembly lines because the air conditioning and heating systems build up moisture and growth of mold. ...

• 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Brake Shudder and Vibration Ford issues TSB 21-2206 because the brake pads can stick to the rotors and cause vibrations.

  

  Sep 23, 2021 — A 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E brake shudder, vibration or pulsation may be caused by brake pad material sticking to the brake rotor (see photo on right). Ford knows about the brake shudder and vibration because technical service bulletin (TSB) 21-2206 was issued to dealerships. The 2021 Mustang Mach-E TSB is titled, "Vibration/Pulsation From Brakes - Brake Pad Material Stuck To Rotor." "Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit a vibration or pulsation ...

• Walmart Auto Care Center Lawsuit: No Arbitration Plaintiff says he could not receive lifetime tire rotation and balancing services due to COVID-19.

  

  Sep 20, 2021 — A Walmart Auto Care Center lawsuit is on hold as Walmart appeals a district court ruling that denied Walmart's motion to compel arbitration. The Walmart Auto Care Center class action lawsuit was filed by a customer who purchased tires from Walmart's website in July 2018. Those tires were installed at a Walmart Auto Care Center where the plaintiff separately purchased the Walmart lifetime tire balance and rotation service at an additional cost. In April ...

• Jeep Wrangler 4xe Recall Needed, Alleges Class Action Lawsuit Chrysler lawsuit says Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs suddenly shut down while driving.

  

  Sep 20, 2021 — A Jeep Wrangler 4xe recall is allegedly needed alleges a class action lawsuit that claims the plug-in hybrid electric SUVs suddenly shut down while driving. The lawsuit says a recall should be ordered because faulty electronic and/or computer systems make driving the Jeeps too dangerous. Plaintiff Aaron Kappler says he leased a new 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and was driving with his wife and two children when the Jeep's electronic display suddenly displayed an ...

• Ford F-150 Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Ford and the F-150 lawsuit plaintiff settle the class action which alleges the paint peels.

  

  Sep 18, 2021 — A Ford F-150 class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff alleged the aluminum side panels, hoods and roofs corrode because the paint bubbles and peels away. The one Ford F-150 owner who filed the class action lawsuit claims the paint peeled on the roof, hood and side panel, followed by corrosion of the body. The plaintiff says a dealer technician told Ford there was probably defective primer applied to the truck, not defective paint. The ...

• General Motors Oil Consumption Lawsuit Dismissed GM class action lawsuit alleges the piston rings have inadequate coating that cause oil consumption.

  

  Sep 16, 2021 — A General Motors oil consumption lawsuit has been dismissed after the owner of a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado claimed the 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines are defective in these 2011-2014 GM models manufactured on or after February 10, 2011. Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Silverado Chevrolet Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe GMC Sierra GMC Yukon GMC Yukon XL Virginia truck owner Christopher Sproles filed the oil consumption lawsuit and says ...

• Dodge Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Over Hood Scoops Dodge Challenger SRT Demon owner says the hood scoop warps and causes paint damage.

  

  Sep 13, 2021 — A Dodge class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff didn't adequately plead the hood scoop was defective on 2018 Challenger SRT Demons. California plaintiff Brian Garlough purchased a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in July 2018, and one of the features of the car is the 45-square-inch Air Grabber hood scoop. The Dodge class action lawsuit alleges Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) knew about the alleged hood scoop problems but concealed it from ...

• Tesla Model X Crash Lawsuit Partly Dismissed New York Tesla owner says Autopilot completely failed to prevent a crash into two vehicles.

  

  Sep 12, 2021 — A Tesla Model X crash lawsuit has been partly dismissed after the plaintiff alleged his Model X crashed because the Autopilot and automatic emergency braking systems failed. Plaintiff Wai-Leung Chan says he was driving his Tesla Model X on the Long Island Expressway in December 2017 when an Audi merged between the Tesla and a tractor-trailer in front of him. Chan says Autopilot was activated but it failed to react to the situation, and the automatic emergency ...

• Jeep 9-Speed Transmission Problems Land in Court Jeep owners say the 9-speed transmissions are defective, but Chrysler argues there are no defects.

  

  Sep 10, 2021 — Jeep 9-speed transmission problems allegedly exist in 2016-present Jeep models and cause safety dangers to owners, lessees and others on the roads. The plaintiffs who filed the class action lawsuit claim the alleged transmission problems include “delayed acceleration, abrupt forward propulsion and sudden loss of power, which present a safety hazard because they severely affect the driver’s ability to control the car’s speed, acceleration, and ...

• NHTSA Gets a Pat on the Back From the NTSB Concerning Tesla National Transportation Safety Board is glad advanced driver assistance systems will be probed.

  

  Sep 9, 2021 — The opening of a federal Tesla Autopilot crash investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has caused a different U.S. safety agency to stand and applaud. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has worked since last year to convince NHTSA to evaluate how Tesla's Autopilot system operates in real-world driving conditions. Following a 2018 fatal crash of a Tesla Model X in California , the NTSB investigated and ...

• 'Miles to Empty' Accuracy Questioned by Researchers AAA researchers test 16 vehicles and find the fuel economy estimates on the dashes may be wrong.

  

  Sep 8, 2021 — Vehicle "miles-to-empty" accuracy is being questioned by researchers who say drivers shouldn't bet their lives on the feature found on the instrument panels of millions of vehicles. The feature is supposed to warn a driver by estimating the number of miles the vehicle is getting per gallon of fuel, and how many miles can be traveled before the tank is empty. But researchers from AAA and the Automotive Research Center of the Automobile Club of Southern ...

• Chrysler Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Says CVTs Defective Chrysler argues Jeep transmission worked just as it says in the owner's manual.

  

  Sep 7, 2021 — A Chrysler transmission class action lawsuit alleges defective Jatco JF011E transmissions are contained in the 2010-2013 Jeep Patriot, the 2010-2013 Jeep Compass and the 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber. The Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in Chrysler vehicles allegedly cause violent jerking, juddering and shuddering. When a driver tries to accelerate, the CVT will allegedly cause the vehicle to lag and fail to accelerate. The class action also ...

• GM Sued For $100 Million Over Fatal GMC Yukon Crash Lawsuit alleges three people were killed in Texas because of defective GM wheel and TPMS.

  

  Sep 7, 2021 — A General Motors tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and wheel lawsuit alleges defects caused the deaths of three people in Texas. The $100 million products liability and wrongful death lawsuit alleges GM has known about the defects but has failed to order a recall. On September 2, 2020, Maria Zamora was driving south on FM 803 in Los Fresnos, Texas, with her two daughters and her three grandchildren, ages 3, 4 and 6. The family was on their way to ...

• Chevy Cruze Class Action Lawsuit May Be Ending After 5 years in court, the judge says there is no evidence Cruze cars have illegal emissions.

  

  Sep 6, 2021 — A Chevy Cruze class action lawsuit may be nearing the end after five years in court as the federal judge says the plaintiffs haven't provided evidence the cars are equipped with emissions defeat devices. The Chevrolet Cruze class action lawsuit was filed in July 2016 by owners who allege 2014-2015 Cruze diesel cars emit illegal levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. The plaintiffs who sued claim General Motors committed the same sins as Volkswagen did by ...

• Tesla Model S Crash Victim Autopsy Report Released Tesla owner William Varner was allegedly drinking before the fatal Texas crash that killed two.

  

  Sep 5, 2021 — A Tesla Model S crash in Texas that killed the two occupants involved a car owner who had allegedly been drinking before the fatal crash. In May, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report regarding the fatal, April 17, 2021, crash of a 2019 Tesla Model S near Spring, Texas. The Tesla Model S was equipped with Autopilot, Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system that requires the Traffic Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer ...

• Porsche Brake Squeal Lawsuit Dismissed Porsche customer alleges the brakes squeak and squeal because of defects in the brake systems.

  

  Sep 3, 2021 — A Porsche brake squeal lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff failed to obey the rules put in place by the judge. California plaintiff Eliza Minassian leased a 2018 Porsche Cayenne but claims the brakes are defective because they squeak and squeal, especially when the vehicle is coming to a stop. The Porsche brake squeal class action lawsuit alleges a nationwide conspiracy is occurring between Porsche and its dealerships, and those dealers allegedly ...

• Toyota Bluetooth Problems Allegedly Include Voice Echo Class action says the hands-free phone system head units cause loud echos during conversations.

  

  Sep 2, 2021 — A Toyota class action lawsuit over Bluetooth problems includes all consumers who reside in Florida and who purchased or leased any of these models. Toyota 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon HV, Camry, Camry HV (except 2018 Camry and Camry HV vehicles), Corolla, Highlander, Highlander HV, Mirai, Prius, Prius C, Prius Prime, Prius V, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra and Toyota Yaris. Those vehicles must be equipped with Bluetooth hands-free phone systems, ...

• Lexus Brake Squeal Lawsuit Dismissed Judge says Toyota and Lexus warn owners the high-performance brakes may squeal and make noise.

  

  Sep 2, 2021 — A Lexus brake squeal lawsuit has been dismissed by a federal judge after the plaintiff failed to adequately plead the brake systems are defective. Plaintiff Hovsep Hagopian leased a 2019 Lexus LC equipped with a “high-friction high-performance” brake system that squeaks and squeals. The Lexus class action lawsuit alleges defects cause the loud squealing noise when the brakes are applied. The plaintiff says these vehicles are affected by loud brake ...

• Airbag Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Chrysler and GM Joyson roof-rail and side curtain airbag inflators cause two truck owners to sue.

  

  Sep 1, 2021 — An airbag class action lawsuit has been filed against airbag manufacturer Key Safety Systems (Joyson), Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and General Motors. The lawsuit alleges defective roof-rail airbag inflators are installed in GM vehicles and Ram trucks are equipped with defective side curtain airbag inflators. The FCA and GM vehicles include these models. 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado ...

• Mercedes Gas Smells Inside Cars: Extended Warranty Issued Mercedes-Benz fuel hose warranty extended due to fuel seepage at the connections.

  

  Aug 29, 2021 — Mercedes gas smells inside cars have caused the automaker to extend the warranty on the low-pressure fuel hose that connects to the high-pressure fuel pump. The Mercedes fuel hose extended warranty includes these vehicles. 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300-4M (Sedan) 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300-4M (Sedan), C300, C300-4M (Coupe), C350e (Hybrid) 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300-4M (Sedan) 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, GLC300-4M 2017 ...

• Land Rover Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Diesel Filters Land Rover lawsuit alleges the diesel particulate filters get clogged and activate warnings too late

  

  Aug 29, 2021 — A Land Rover class action lawsuit alleges defects in the diesel particulate filter (DPF) cause it to become clogged in stop-and-go traffic. New Jersey plaintiff Candace Nejat owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and alleges the vehicle has been serviced by a Land Rover dealer five times between December 22, 2017, and April 23, 2021. According to court documents, the plaintiff's Range Rover has a diminished value of $13,877.64 due to the alleged diesel ...

• Mercedes Fuel Odor Lawsuit Heads To Mediation Fuel smells inside Mercedes C-Class vehicles are allegedly caused by leaking fuel hose connectors.

  

  Aug 28, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit alleges owners of 2015-2019 C-Class vehicles (W205) must cope with gas smells that arise from leaking fuel. The plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit alleges fuel leaks from the fuel line connections to the fuel pumps. One plaintiff who owns a 2016 Mercedes C300 alleges replacing three components cost him more than $500. According to the plaintiffs, the gas smells decrease vehicle values and cause owners to pay a lot of their ...

• Chrysler Warped Door Panel Lawsuit Party Dismissed Chrysler 300 door panels allegedly warp, along with Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger panels

  

  Aug 26, 2021 — Chrysler door panels that warp and pull away from the frames caused a lawsuit that has now been mostly dismissed by a California federal judge. According to the door panel class action lawsuit, 2014-2021 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger cars are affected by the warping issues. The plaintiffs claim the cars have an “inherent defect that results in interior trim panels (door panels, center console, dash console, kick panels) warping and pulling ...

• GM Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Airbag and Pretensioner Failures Class action alleges thousands of people have been killed or injured due to airbag failures.

  

  Aug 24, 2021 — A General Motors class action lawsuit alleges thousands of people have been killed or injured because the airbags and seat belt pretensioners failed in crashes. The GM lawsuit alleges the airbags failed because of defects in the airbag control units, also called the sensing and diagnostic modules. According to the class action: "The 'Class Vehicles' include all vehicles in the United States, including but not limited to General Motors trucks and SUVs, ...

• Hyundai Palisade Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Hyundai Palisade bad smells allegedly cause passengers to get sick.

  

  Aug 22, 2021 — A Hyundai Palisade class action lawsuit has been dismissed after two SUV owners sued over bad smells inside the vehicles. The class action lawsuit alleges Hyundai hasn't been able to fix the bad smell problem which includes odors such as garlic, rotten eggs and fumes that allegedly make people sick. The class action says model year 2020 to present Hyundai Palisades are affected by the bad smells and owners would have allegedly purchased different vehicles if ...

• GM Shift to Park Lawsuit Says Vehicles Can't Be Shut Off GM class action lawsuit alleges Chevrolet Blazers, Malibus, Traverses and Volts are defective.

  

  Aug 22, 2021 — A GM Shift to Park lawsuit alleges drivers are unable to shut off these vehicles even though the gear shifters are in PARK. 2016-2019 Chevrolet Malibu 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt 2018-2019 Chevrolet Traverse 2019 Chevrolet Blazer According to the GM class action lawsuit, the vehicles fail to detect they are shifted into PARK which blocks the ability to shut off and lock the vehicles. A Shift to Park message will appear on the instrument panel ...

• Chevy Bolt Blind Spot Monitoring Lawsuit Blames Shielding Chevrolet Bolt owner says passenger blind spot monitoring systems activate warnings for nothing.

  

  Aug 21, 2021 — A Chevy Bolt blind spot monitoring lawsuit alleges the passenger's blind spot detection sensors activate the warning lights when there is nothing present in the blind spots. The 2018-2020 Chevrolet Bolt class action lawsuit says the blind spot monitoring systems have sensors that don't have proper shields which can easily detach from the sensors. The sensor shielding is a piece of aluminum adhesive placed over part of the sensor to prevent the sensor from ...

• Hyundai Battery Problems Lead To Class Action Lawsuit Hyundai Kona and Ioniq electric vehicles have battery problems that cause fires and destruction.

  

  Aug 19, 2021 — Hyundai battery problems in Hyundai Kona EV and Hyundai Ioniq EV models have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the automaker falsely advertised the range and safety of the electric vehicles. The battery problems in 2019-2021 Hyundai Kona EVs and 2020 Hyundai Ioniq EVs cause drivers to lose range while facing the prospect of fires, a subject at least 15 South Korean owners know all too well. However, no Hyundai battery fires have occurred in the ...

• Honda Battery Warranty Useless, Alleges Lawsuit Honda battery class action lawsuit alleges parasitic drain damages the batteries and alternators.

  

  Aug 18, 2021 — A Honda battery warranty is allegedly useless for 2016-2019 Honda Accord and 2017-2019 Honda CR-V vehicles that allegedly suffer from parasitic battery drain. According to a class action lawsuit, the Honda vehicles include a 100-month replacement battery limited warranty for batteries purchased from Honda dealerships. Defective Accord and CR-V batteries are to be replaced for free during the first three years, then the warranty provides a sliding scale credit ...

• Porsche Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Warranty Porsche owners say automaker fails to meet California emissions warranty for vehicle parts.

  

  Aug 11, 2021 — A Porsche class action lawsuit alleges California consumers pay for parts and repairs that should be covered under Calfornia emissions regulations. The Porsche lawsuit includes the following consumers. "All persons in California who have been owners or lessees of PORSCHE vehicles and who have paid for repairs and parts that should have been covered under PORSCHE’s “high-priced warranted parts” 7-year 70,000-mile California emissions warranty (the ...

• BMW Engine Lawsuit Settlement Receives Preliminary Approval BMW N63TU engines allegedly consume too much oil which damages the engines.

  

  Aug 10, 2021 — A BMW engine lawsuit settlement has received preliminary approval after nine owners alleged their BMW vehicles consumed excessive amounts of oil. The BMW engine lawsuit is basically a repeat of a case titled Bang v. BMW , but this latest settlement includes newer model years. 2013-2019 BMW 650i 2013-2015 BMW 750i 2013-2015 BMW 750Li 2013-2017 BMW 550i 2014-2016 BMW 550i GT 2014-2018 BMW X5 2015-2019 BMW X6 The BMW engine lawsuit ...

• Nissan Altima Headlight Lawsuit Receives Preliminary Approval Nissan Altima halogen headlights are allegedly too dim to see to drive.

  

  Aug 10, 2021 — A Nissan Altima headlight lawsuit received preliminary approval by a federal judge after the class action alleged 2013-2018 Nissan Altima headlights are too dim to safely drive. The Nissan headlight class action lawsuit includes all current or former owners or lessees of 2013–2018 Altimas, except the following excluded vehicles: 2013-2018 Nissan Altima 3.5L SL 2017 Nissan Altima 3.5L SR 2016-2017 Nissan Altima 2.5L SR with LED Appearance ...

• Chrysler Lifetime Warranty Lawsuit Claims Are Moot: FCA Fiat Chrysler argues the plaintiff was reimbursed for repairs to his Ram 1500 trucks.

  

  Aug 9, 2021 — A Chrysler lifetime warranty lawsuit is still in court as Fiat Chrysler (FCA) tries to convince the judge the class action should be completely dismissed. Kansas plaintiff Michael Marksberry purchased a 2009 Ram 1500 truck from Olathe Dodge on October 31, 2009. The truck was covered by a lifetime powertrain warranty, but for the warranty to stay effective the plaintiff had to take his truck to a dealer for a powertrain inspection within 60 days before or ...

• GM Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Airbag Failures Kill People GM owners say government stats show nearly 1,300 people killed or injured by airbag failures.

  

  Aug 6, 2021 — A GM class action lawsuit alleges the sensing and diagnostic modules prevent the airbags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in certain frontal crashes. According to the class action lawsuit, at least 1,298 people were killed or injured in frontal collisions in which the airbags failed to deploy in GM vehicles. The lawsuit alleges that statistic is based on information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from 1999 to the ...

• BMW Squeaky Brakes Cause Class Action Lawsuit BMW M compound brakes are allegedly defective and emit high-pitched loud squealing noise.

  

  Aug 5, 2021 — BMW squeaky brakes have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges M compound brakes are defective and cause extremely loud high-pitched squealing noise. The class action lawsuit includes all former and current owners and lessees of BMW vehicles equipped with M compound brakes. Repeated trips to dealerships did nothing to fix the noise according to California plaintiff Alber Karamanoukian who filed the BMW squeaky brakes lawsuit. The plaintiff leased a 2020 ...

• Ford Sunroof Lawsuit Fails Class Action Certification Judge says the plaintiffs don't show the panoramic sunroofs share common defects.

  

  Aug 1, 2021 — A Ford sunroof lawsuit has failed class action certification after the judge ruled the plaintiffs failed to show there was a common defect with the panoramic sunroofs that allegedly shatter. According to the lawsuit, plaintiff Jessica Beaty was driving her 2013 Ford Escape in February 2017 when the panoramic sunroof (PSR) suddenly exploded and rained glass onto her and her young daughter. Beaty filed the Ford sunroof lawsuit in March 2017 alleging the ...

• Tesla Model 3 Crashes Into Office, Kills Woman at Desk Lawsuit alleges Model 3 that killed Kaity West should have had safety features to prevent the crash.

  

  Jul 31, 2021 — A 79-year-old Tesla Model 3 driver blames the automaker for a crash that killed a Delaware office worker who was sitting at her desk when the Tesla crashed into the building. Kaity West, 31, was initially seriously injured when the Tesla crashed into the Bay to the Beach Builders office building, striking West at her desk. Kaity sadly died two weeks later from her injuries. The Tesla driver, Virginia Laise, is a resident of Virginia and says her Tesla Model 3 ...

• Toyota Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Supra Repairs Maryland Toyota Supra owner said he waited more than six months for repairs due to BMW parts.

  

  Jul 31, 2021 — A Toyota class action lawsuit alleges trying to get a Supra repaired in Maryland is miserable because of the time waiting for repairs. That's allegedly because when Toyota brought back the Supra in 2019, the chassis, transmissions and engines have been made by BMW. Toyota manufactured the Supra from 1978 to when manufacturing of the car ceased in 2002, then Toyota reintroduced the Supra in 2019 and several recalls have been issued since then. However, ...

• Tesla Battery Lawsuit Settlement Reached Class action lawsuit alleges battery update caused vehicles to lose their range.

  

  Jul 30, 2021 — A Tesla battery lawsuit settlement has been reached after a Tesla Model S owner alleged his battery range was lost due to an update to prevent the battery from catching fire. The Tesla owner who sued alleged the automaker released an over-the-air software update that reduced the maximum voltage the batteries could be charged. This caused a loss of range of the cars and allegedly caused the vehicles to lose resale values. The initial Tesla battery class action ...

• Hyundai Peeling Wheels Cause Class Action Lawsuit Veloster owner claims Hyundai's peeling wheels diminish vehicle values.

  

  Jul 29, 2021 — Hyundai peeling wheels have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the surface of the wheels delaminate and peel on multiple models. However, the lawsuit alleges 2017 and newer Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Veloster vehicles are especially prone to peeling wheels. According to the Hyundai class action lawsuit, no reasonable consumer would think they would have to replace or repair the wheels if they hadn't been damaged in an incident. The Hyundai class ...

• VW Touareg Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached Volkswagen drain valves clog and leak water which damages the air filters and engines.

  

  Jul 29, 2021 — A Volkswagen Touareg class action lawsuit settlement has been reached over drain valves that clog and cause water to damage the air filters and engines. The VW class action lawsuit includes: "All persons and entities that purchased or leased any model year 2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg vehicle imported and distributed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in the United States and Puerto Rico." The two Touareg owners who initially filed the lawsuit allege ...

• 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Fuel Tank Capacity Questioned Toyota class action lawsuit alleges 2020 Highlander Hybrid fuel tanks won't hold enough gas.

  

  Jul 28, 2021 — The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid fuel tank capacity is advertised at 17.1 gallons, but a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Maryland lessees and owners alleges the tanks cannot hold that amount of gas. The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid owner's manual says the fuel tanks hold 17.1 gallons and the fuel level warning light activates when the tank has about 2.6 gallons of remaining fuel. Plaintiff Anan Said lives in Pennsylvania but purchased a 2020 Toyota ...

• Tesla Touchscreen Yellow Border Causes Class Action Lawsuit Tesla Model S owner says yellow band appeared around the touchscreen, more than once.

  

  Jul 28, 2021 — A Tesla class action lawsuit alleges the touchscreens develop yellow borders around the screens manufactured by Innolux. The lawsuit says the allegedly defective touchscreen yellow bands appear around the screen perimeter from simple ordinary use. According to the Tesla class action, the automaker allegedly ignores its warranty requirements regarding the touchscreen yellow borders. And even if the touchscreen is replaced for free, Tesla installs the same ...

• Chrysler Sliding Door Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country sliding door locks and latches allegedly fail.

  

  Jul 26, 2021 — Chrysler sliding door problems have caused a lawsuit to be filed by the owner of a Dodge Grand Caravan who alleges the sliding doors have lock and latch problems. The Chrysler class action lawsuit was filed a few weeks after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into sliding door problems in 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2016 Chrysler Town & Country minivans. Fiat Chrysler told NHTSA there was a problem with the ...

• GM Class Action Lawsuit Over Vortec Engines Continues Oregon GM owner says the 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines consume too much oil.

  

  Jul 25, 2021 — A GM class action lawsuit over Vortec engines will continue for Oregon consumers who allege the Generation IV 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines guzzle oil. The Oregon plaintiff who sued, William Martell, purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado in 2011, but in 2015 the truck allegedly suffered from Vortec engine problems caused by excessive oil consumption. The plaintiff says he took the truck to a dealership several times in 2015 and 2016 but the dealer said ...

• Honda Odyssey Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Honda Odyssey 9-speed transmissions allegedly have defects that cause multiple safety problems.

  

  Jul 24, 2021 — A Honda Odyssey class action lawsuit has been dismissed after minivan owners "failed to adequately allege a defect in the Transmission." The Honda class action alleges there are defects in 2018-2019 Honda Odysseys equipped with 9-speed ZF automatic transmissions that allegedly suffer from the following: “[R]ough, delayed, or sudden shifting or failure to shift; grinding or other loud noises during shifting; harsh engagement of gears; sudden or harsh ...

• Ford Class Action Lawsuit Continues For Shelby GT350 Mustang Owners Ford class action certified for Shelby GT350 Base and Technology package customers in nine states.

  

  Jul 23, 2021 — A Ford class action lawsuit continues for consumers in nine states who allege 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustangs overheat and enter limp mode. The Ford class action lawsuit was originally filed in 2017 for all current and former owners and lessees nationwide of 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Base and Technology package models. According to the lawsuit, the Mustangs overheat on tracks and public roads and suddenly enter limp mode to protect the engines from ...

• Toyota Class Action Lawsuit Includes Prius and Lexus CT 200h Toyota partial zero emissions vehicle (PZEV) class action lawsuit says battery warranty is ignored.

  

  Jul 21, 2021 — A Toyota partial zero emissions vehicle (PZEV) class action lawsuit includes 2011-2017 Lexus CT 200h and 2007-2019 Toyota Prius vehicles. According to the lawsuit, Toyota failed to properly identify and pay for all the vehicle parts and labor that should be covered under the California emissions warranty. California plaintiff and 2015 Lexus CT 200h owner Jessica Foust filed the partial zero emissions lawsuit that includes: "All persons who are, or have ...

• Honda Infotainment Lawsuit Settlement Preliminarily Approved Honda Odyssey, Passport and Pilot infotainment systems allegedly crash and freeze.

  

  Jul 20, 2021 — A Honda infotainment lawsuit settlement has been preliminarily approved for these vehicles. 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey (Elite, EX, EX-L, EX-LNR and Touring) 2019 Honda Pilot (2EX-LNR, 2TRG, 2TRG 7P, 4Elite, 4EX, 4EX-L, 4EX-LNR, 4TRG and 4TRG 7P) 2019 Honda Passport (2EX-L, 2TRG, 4Elite, 4EX-L, or 4TRG) The Honda owners who sued allege the infotainment systems crash and freeze due to software and hardware defects. The systems also allegedly fail to ...

• Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Fuel Tank Settlement Allegedly Useless For Owners Objectors to settlement claim, 'the only thing this settlement fills is the lawyers' coffers.'

  

  Jul 19, 2021 — A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid fuel tank class action lawsuit settlement is taking heat from a group of SUV owners who object to the settlement agreement which allegedly provides RAV4 customers no real benefits. "Rather, the only thing this settlement fills is the lawyers’ coffers. Of the $1,100,000 in monetary benefits, all $1,100,000 goes to plaintiffs’ lawyers, and $0 goes to the class." — Objection to Proposed Class Action Settlement and Opposition to Motion for ...

• Nissan LEAF Lawsuit is Time-Barred, Argues Nissan Nissan LEAF owner says automaker should pay $1 billion for battery radiation sickness.

  

  Jul 19, 2021 — Nissan says a LEAF lawsuit should be dismissed after the owner of a 2015 Nissan LEAF alleged radiation from the battery made him sick. Georgia plaintiff Josef Tater says Nissan should pay $1 billion for allegedly not shielding LEAF occupants from high levels of low-frequency electric and magnetic field (EMF) radiation. In May 2015, plaintiff Tater’s wife leased a Nissan LEAF, but in January 2017 the plaintiff allegedly began experiencing symptoms such as ...

• Audi Q7 Squeaking Brakes Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Settlement reached after two Audi owners claim the Audi Q7 front brakes squeak and squeal.

  

  Jul 18, 2021 — Audi Q7 squeaking brakes caused a class action lawsuit that has reached the settlement stage, although a judge must still grant final approval to the settlement agreement. Plaintiffs Valeria Mercado and Andrea Kristyanne Holmes claim the Audi Q7 squeaking front brakes are distracting to Audi drivers and others on the roads. The initial class action lawsuit included 2015-2018 Q7 SUVs, but the settlement includes only 2017 and 2018 SUVs. Although Audi agreed ...

• Chevy Bolt Fire Hazard Warning: Park Outside GM warns 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV cars are still catching fire even after final recall repairs.

  

  Jul 15, 2021 — A Chevy Bolt fire hazard has caused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to warn owners to park the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolts outside and away from homes and anything that can catch fire. Safety regulators made the announcement as they continue to analyze Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle fires in an investigation opened in October 2020. NHTSA says 2017-2019 Bolt EV owners must park outside and away from structures immediately after ...

• Ford Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Destination Charge Ford destination and delivery fee allegedly conceals a profit consumers don't expect.

  

  Jul 12, 2021 — A Ford class action lawsuit has been filed over a destination charge, or what Ford calls its destination and delivery fee when shipping a new vehicle to a dealership. The lawsuit alleges Ford deceives consumers by making a profit from the destination and delivery fee. The Ford class action lawsuit was filed by California plaintiff Mary Hawkins who purchased a new 2019 Lincoln MKX in July 2019. The plaintiff says she looked at the window sticker and saw the ...

• Nissan LEAF Electromagnetic Radiation Lawsuit Filed in Georgia 2015 Nissan LEAF owner says Nissan should pay $1 billion for EMF radiation sickness.

  

  Jul 11, 2021 — A Nissan LEAF electromagnetic radiation lawsuit has been filed by a Georgia man who sued the automaker "for permanently damaging his health and for destroying his family and career, not to exceed $10 million." In addition to the $10 million, the LEAF lawsuit says Nissan should pay an extra $990 million so the plaintiff can start a non-profit organization related to radiation sickness. The 2015 Nissan LEAF customer who filed the lawsuit alleges the car caused ...

• Land Rover Timing Chain Lawsuit Settlement Reached Land Rover LR4 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles included in timing chain class action.

  

  Jul 10, 2021 — A Land Rover timing chain lawsuit settlement has been reached between the automaker and the plaintiff who filed the class action lawsuit. The original timing chain lawsuit was filed in 2018 and included several Jaguar and Land Rover models. But the proposed settlement includes only 2012-2014 Land Rover LR4 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. According to the class action lawsuit, the Land Rover timing chains, timing chain tensioners, tensioner levers ...

• Toyota RAV4 Battery Issues Lead to Lawsuit Electrical short circuits allegedly cause Toyota RAV4s to lose power, stall and catch fire.

  

  Jul 7, 2021 — Toyota RAV4 battery issues have caused a class action lawsuit to be filed by four owners who claim the vehicles have dangerous defects. Toyota RAV4 battery fires are currently under investigation by the federal government after reports of stalled engines and fires allegedly from areas of the 12-volt batteries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened the investigation in February into about 1.9 million model year 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 ...

• GM Oil Consumption Lawsuit Over Engines Dismissed GM Vortec engine class action lawsuit alleges vehicles fail from a lack of oil due to piston rings.

  

  Jul 6, 2021 — A GM oil consumption lawsuit has been dismissed after the two plaintiffs who filed the class action failed to adequately plead their case. According to the GM Vortec engine class action lawsuit, the following vehicles are equipped with allegedly defective Generation IV 5.3 Liter V8 Vortec 5300 engines. 2010-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2010-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2010-2014 GMC ...

• Ford Power Tailgate Recall Failed, Alleges Class Action Lawsuit Ford class action lawsuit alleges Super Duty trucks have tailgates that suddenly open while driving.

  

  Jul 5, 2021 — A Ford class action lawsuit alleges a Super Duty truck power tailgate recall failed to repair the tailgates that may suddenly open while driving, losing anything in the beds of the trucks. The Ford power tailgate lawsuit includes 2017-2021 Ford F-250, F-350 and Ford F-450 Super Duty trucks equipped with electronic tailgate latch release switches. In December 2019, a Ford power tailgate recall was ordered for more than 231,000 model year 2017-2019 Ford F-250, ...

• GMC Yukon Tail Light Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit General Motors allegedly should have recalled GMC Yukons because the tail and brake lights fail.

  

  Jul 4, 2021 — A GMC Yukon tail light recall allegedly should have been issued long ago for 2017-2019 Yukons equipped with tail light assemblies that allegedly cause the brake lights to fail. According to the GM class action lawsuit, the automaker has issued bulletins and special coverage programs for the Yukon SUVs but failed to order an official recall to fix the problems. The tail light lawsuit includes 2017-2019 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali and Yukon Denali XL ...

• Hyundai Class Action Lawsuit: Kona EV and Ioniq EV California lawsuit alleges Hyundai Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric vehicles have battery defects.

  

  Jul 4, 2021 — A Hyundai class action lawsuit includes 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles in California with defective battery systems that caused Hyundai to recall the SUVs and cars. According to the Hyundai class action lawsuit, the automaker should refund 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric owners and lessees in California based on California's Lemon Law. The Hyundai class action lawsuit alleges Kona EV and Ioniq EV customers have ...

• NHTSA Will Finally Monitor Automated Driving Systems Government says companies must report crashes involving self-driving or driver assistance systems.

  

  Jun 30, 2021 — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finally decided to take more of a hands-on role regarding crash data from self-driving vehicles and cars equipped with advanced driver assistance systems. The federal safety agency has sit on the sidelines by allowing automakers and other autonomous companies to call the shots by choosing whether to follow voluntary guidelines. But following several incidents which involved driver assistance ...

• Mercedes-Benz Red Paint Lawsuit Preliminarily Settled Customers say the Mercedes Mars Red paint peels, flakes and makes the vehicles ugly.

  

  Jun 29, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz red paint lawsuit is nearing its final hearing after the Mars Red paint class action was preliminarily approved. The Mercedes-Benz red paint class action lawsuit includes all U.S. former and current owners and lessees of these vehicles painted with 590 Mars Red paint. The lawsuit says Mars Red is also known as Fire Opal and referenced by paint codes 590 or 3590. 2004-2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006-2007, 2009, 2014  Mercedes-Benz ...

• Mercedes Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over GLE 450 SUVs Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 owner says th 48-volt batteries cause failures to start the vehicles.

  

  Jun 28, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 class action lawsuit alleges the SUVs suffer from problems with the electrical systems and 48-volt batteries. Mercedes GLE 450 vehicles allegedly suffer from no-start conditions, a problem the automaker allegedly knows about. The Mercedes class action lawsuit includes consumers who purchased or leased a 2021 or older GLE 450 SUV "manufactured or assembled or distributed by defendants, with the vehicle being purchased, leased or ...

• Tesla Suspension Failure Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Judge dismisses all claims from one plaintiff who says Model S and Model X vehicles have defects.

  

  Jun 28, 2021 — A Tesla suspension failure lawsuit has been partly dismissed, including entirely for one of the two vehicle owners who filed the class action lawsuit. The Tesla class action lawsuit was filed by plaintiffs Zachery Williams and Michael Ma regarding “Model S and Model X vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2013, to October 15, 2018." Those Tesla vehicles allegedly suffer front and rear suspension control arm assembly defects which cause "components of the ...

• Mercedes-Benz Emissions Settlement Preliminarily Approved Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC emissions class action lawsuit settlement nears final hearing.

  

  Jun 27, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz emissions settlement has been preliminarily approved after customers alleged in the Mercedes emissions lawsuit these vehicles were equipped with emission control systems that caused the vehicles to emit more nitrogen oxides than permitted by clean air laws. 2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC 2011-2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTEC 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC 2016 Mercedes-Benz ...

• Dodge Rear Differential Lawsuit Includes Challengers and Chargers Dodge class action lawsuit alleges SRT models with V8 engines can suddenly stop moving.

  

  Jun 26, 2021 — A Dodge rear differential class action lawsuit includes 2014-2019 Dodge Challengers and Chargers equipped with V8 engines, including certain Charger Hellcats, Challenger Hellcats and Demons. The Dodge Challenger and Charger cars have Chrysler's Street & Racing Technology (SRT) badge because the cars are allegedly designed to be driven on both public roads and tracks. The six Dodge owners who sued claim the rear differentials aren't capable of handling the ...

• Nissan Altima Headlight Lawsuit Settlement Reached Nissan Altima owners claim in class action lawsuit the low-beam headlights are too dim.

  

  Jun 23, 2021 — A Nissan Altima headlight lawsuit settlement has been reached after three car owners alleged 2013-2018 Altimas have halogen headlight assemblies that delaminate and lose their reflective surfaces. According to the Nissan class action lawsuit, the headlights become too dim to drive safely at night, and although a settlement has been reached the headlight bulbs are not covered by the agreement. In addition, only 2013-2018 Nissan Altima cars equipped with ...

• Ram Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over 5500 Chassis Cabs Ram owner says his Ram 5500 didn't have enough warm up protection which destroyed the engine.

  

  Jun 22, 2021 — A Ram class action lawsuit has been filed by the owner of a 2019 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab truck which allegedly suffered engine failure and caused the owner to buy a different vehicle. The lawsuit includes 2019-2020 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab trucks equipped with Cummins diesel engines. The Ram truck lawsuit references a September 2020 recall of 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks because of engine failures and fires. The recall details said inadequate ...

• Takata Falsified Seat Belt Webbing Test Data After whistleblower report, Joyson confirms Takata altered test results for 20 years.

  

  Jun 22, 2021 — Takata airbag inflators have killed several people and maimed even more, but the company also manufactured seat belts for 20 years which met legal standards only because certain test results were falsified. Takata went bankrupt , but Joyson Safety Systems took control of operations and thanks to a whistleblower report, the company determined Takata hadn't been honest about airbags or seat belts. Joyson says it received a whistleblower report on April 30, ...

• Toyota Highlander Hybrid Fuel Tank Capacity Lawsuit Owners claim the Highlander Hybrid fuel tanks cannot hold the advertised fuel capacity.

  

  Jun 21, 2021 — A Toyota Highlander Hybrid fuel tank capacity lawsuit alleges the SUVs are supposed to hold 17.1 gallons of gas but allegedly the tanks can only hold 12 to 14 gallons of fuel. The class action lawsuit alleges the Highlander Hybrid fuel tank has an automatic shut-off that activates well before the tank is full. According to the lawsuit, the 2020-2021 Highlander Hybrids are advertised as being equipped with 17.1 gallon fuel tanks to achieve 36 miles per gallon ...

• Ford F-350 Class Action Lawsuit Says Labels Were Wrong Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks allegedly can't handle the load capacity advertised for the trucks.

  

  Jun 20, 2021 — A Ford F-350 class action lawsuit alleges model year 2020 trucks were sold with incorrect tire and payload labels which makes the trucks less valuable than they should be. According to the Ford F-350 class action lawsuit, the complaint includes: "All individuals in the United States who, prior to March 2021, purchased or leased any 2020 Ford F-Super Duty: F350 configured with the 6.7L Diesel Engine, Single Rear Wheels (SRW), 4x4, Crew Cab, Long Box, and ...

• Genesis GV80 Class Action Lawsuit Says SUVs Vibrate Maryland GV80 owner alleges driving 40 mph causes vibrations, shaking and veering across the road.

  

  Jun 13, 2021 — A Genesis GV80 class action lawsuit alleges the SUVs vibrate, shudder and veer across the road while driving at moderate speeds. The lawsuit alleges the 2021 Genesis GV80 SUVs suffer from driveshaft, axle and steering problems. The class action says consumers have paid more than $70,000 to purchase or more than $900 per month to lease the vehicles. For that price the SUVs should not suffer from uncontrolled veering while driving. Hyundai allegedly knew the ...

• Ford Explorer Class Action Settlement Preliminarily Approved Ford Explorer lawsuit alleges exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide flow into the SUVs.

  

  Jun 10, 2021 — A Ford Explorer class action settlement has been preliminarily approved after three SUV owners complained exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide entered their Explorers. Included in the settlement are: "All entities and natural persons in the United States (including its Territories and the District of Columbia) who currently own or lease (or who in the past owned or leased) a model year 2016 and 2017 Ford Explorer sold or leased in the United States, excluding ...

• Lexus Seatback Collapse Lawsuit Verdict Upheld Toyota ordered to pay $194 million to family injured in 2016 Texas crash of a Lexus ES 300.

  

  Jun 8, 2021 — A Texas appeals court has upheld a verdict and award to the family who was traveling in a Lexus vehicle when it was rear-ended in 2016. According to the Lexus seatback lawsuit, Benjamin and Kristi Reavis were in the front of their 2002 ES 300 and their two children, ages 3 and 5, were riding in child seats in the back seat. The September 2016 crash occurred as the family was traveling on the Dallas North Central Expressway. The Lexus was stopped in traffic ...

• Toyota Soy Wiring Lawsuit Partly Dismissed After dismissal and an appeal, the Toyota rodent damage class action survives on a few claims.

  

  Jun 7, 2021 — A Toyota soy wiring lawsuit has been partly dismissed after an appeals court sent some of the claims back to the lower district court. The Toyota rodent damage lawsuit alleges Toyota switched its wiring harness from vinyl chloride to a soy-based material. This allegedly causes rodents such as mice, rats and squirrels to chew the wiring and damage vital components. Toyota argues rats and other creatures have chewed on things throughout history and vehicles ...

• Audi Coolant Pump Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached Audi and vehicle owner agree to settle lawsuit that alleges it took too long to repair the vehicles.

  

  Jun 6, 2021 — An Audi coolant pump class action lawsuit settlement has been reached after vehicle owners complained the turbochargers were affected by defects in the electric coolant pumps. The Audi lawsuit includes some (not all) of these models. 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan & allroad 2013-2017 Audi A5 Sedan & Cabriolet 2013-2017 Audi Q5 2012-2015 Audi A6 According to the Audi owner who filed the class action lawsuit, Audi has known about the coolant pumps ...

• Honda Ridgeline Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Tailgates Honda class action lawsuit alleges Ridgeline tailgate wiring harnesses cause backup camera failures.

  

  Jun 5, 2021 — A Honda Ridgeline tailgate class action lawsuit alleges 2017-2019 trucks have defective wiring harnesses that cause failures of safety components, including the backup cameras. The three Ridgeline owners who filed the Honda class action lawsuit complain truck occupants are put at risk, as are other consumers and surrounding property. The Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a two-way tailgate that can open the standard way, vertically, but can also open ...

• Honda Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Drained Battery Lawsuit alleges Honda Accord and Honda CR-V vehicles stall from constant parasitic battery drain.

  

  Jun 4, 2021 — Battery drain has caused a Honda class action lawsuit that alleges 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2016-2019 Honda Accord vehicles shut down from battery problems. The class action lawsuit says parasitic battery drain causes multiple failures of safety functions, including the headlights and emergency hazard lights an owner needs if the vehicle stalls. The Honda class action lawsuit also alleges multiple incidents of a drained battery causes the alternator to work ...

• Honda Battery Class Action Lawsuit in Florida The battery lawsuit alleges Accords and CR-Vs suffer from parasitic battery drain defects.

  

  Jun 4, 2021 — A Honda battery class action lawsuit alleges a constant parasitic draw on the battery causes vital safety functions to fail as the battery fails. The class action lawsuit includes millions of 2016-2019 Honda Accord cars and 2017-2019 Honda CR-Vs in the U.S. The Honda battery lawsuit was filed by four Florida plaintiffs. Plaintiff Andre Cruz leased a 2016 Honda Accord in June 2016, but he says the battery died at least three times and he took the Accord to a ...

• GM Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over 'Destination Charges' Two owners claim General Motors makes a profit from the destination fees charged for new cars.

  

  Jun 2, 2021 — A GM "destination charge" lawsuit alleges the automaker sells and leases new vehicles while making a profit from the destination fees listed on the window stickers. According to the class action lawsuit, GM shouldn't make a profit from delivering new vehicles to dealerships in California and New Jersey. The General Motors destination charge class action lawsuit includes consumers in California and New Jersey who paid destination charges. California ...

• Subaru Class Action Lawsuit Continues For WRX Owners Subaru Impreza WRX and WRX STI owners claim the engines fail due to piston problems.

  

  Jun 1, 2021 — A Subaru class action lawsuit is being debated in a New Jersey courtroom as Impreza WRX and WRX STI owners argue the pistons, positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) systems and engine management systems cause ringland failures. The Subaru class action says 2009-2018 Impreza WRX and WRX STI engines fail at 60,000 miles when they should last at least 120,000 miles. The class action lawsuit alleges the piston ringlands are too brittle to handle the power of the ...

• Driverless Cars Make People Feel Less Safe: Study Consumers aren't sold on the safety of self-driving vehicles, whether it's a car or a semi-truck.

  

  Jun 1, 2021 — Driverless cars scare people, a fact repeated in multiple studies and reports which collected consumer attitudes about sharing the roads with autonomous vehicles. In the latest research conducted by AAA and the Technology and Public Purpose Project at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs , only a small percentage of consumers believe driverless vehicles will make the roads safer. According to researchers, 38 states and ...

• Kia Soul Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Seat Belts Lawsuit alleges rear occupant has no access to the seat belt when the split seat is folded down.

  

  Jun 1, 2021 — A Kia Soul class action lawsuit alleges the seat belts aren't available to occupants on the rear passenger's side of the vehicles when the split rear seats are folded down. The 2020-2021 Kia Souls are equipped with 60/40 split folding rear bench seats, advertised as capable of fitting "your friends and their luggage.” But the Kia class action alleges the seat belt for the rear passenger isn't accessible when the driver’s side of the split rear seat is folded ...

• Ford Sunroof Class Action Lawsuit Alive on Appeal Ninth Circuit sends sunroof class action to lower court after Ford owner alleged the glass broke.

  

  May 31, 2021 — A Ford sunroof class action lawsuit is back in business after the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the dismissal ruling from a lower district court. According to the sunroof lawsuit, the panoramic glass can suddenly explode and rain shards of glass onto Ford vehicle occupants. The Ford sunroof class action alleges plaintiff Jessica Beaty was driving her 2013 Ford Escape in 2017 when the sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. The plaintiff ...

• Chrysler Minivan Power Window Allegedly Strangled Girl Parents allege their child was left a quadriplegic from a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country power window.

  

  May 31, 2021 — A 2005 Chrysler Town & Country minivan power window allegedly left a young girl a quadriplegic who requires care and support around the clock. According to the parents who filed the lawsuit, in November 2016, then three-year-old "I.D." was "catastrophically asphyxiated" by the power window of her grandmother’s 2005 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. Her parents claim their child would have never been harmed if the 2005 Chrysler Town & Country power window had ...

• BMW Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Cornering Lights 2021 BMW 430i owner says his vehicle was supposed to have LED cornering headlights.

  

  May 30, 2021 — A BMW class action lawsuit alleges 2021 BMW 430i and 2021 BMW 430i xDrive vehicles have problems with the LED headlights. According to the lawsuit, the LED headlights are supposed to be "cornering lights" to help BMW drivers when driving around corners at night. The plaintiff who sued alleges the 2021 BMW 430i and 430i xDrive vehicles are marketed and sold as equipped with LED cornering lights when in fact the vehicles don't have cornering ...

• Tesla Lawsuit Filed Over Death of Naibel Benavides Leon Florida wrongful death lawsuit alleges the Model S Autopilot system failed to see a Chevy Tahoe.

  

  May 30, 2021 — A Tesla Model S crash in Florida has caused a lawsuit which alleges 22-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon was killed because the Model S Autopilot system failed. On April 25, 2019, George McGee was operating the 2019 Tesla Model S on CR-905A in Key Largo, Florida, allegedly with Autopilot engaged. The lawsuit says McGee was relying on Autopilot "to detect obstacles in the roadway ahead of the Vehicle and reduce speed and/or come to a complete stop when such ...

• Nissan Altima Headlight Lawsuit Says Lights Too Dim 2013-2018 Nissan Altima class action alleges the headlight reflectors are too dull to reflect light.

  

  May 25, 2021 — A Nissan Altima headlight lawsuit alleges the low-beam headlights can become so dim that car owners are afraid to drive at night. According to the Altima class action lawsuit, 2013-2018 Altimas are equipped with halogen headlights that use defective reflective assemblies. The headlight lawsuit alleges the reflective surface becomes dull, causing the lights to become dull and dim to the point drivers may be pulled over by police. Nissan has allegedly known ...

• Ford F-150 Warped Dash Lawsuit Filed in Delaware Ford F-150 XL and XLT truck dashboards allegedly warp and separate, as do the replacements.

  

  May 25, 2021 — A Ford F-150 warped dash class action lawsuit alleges the original dashboards warp and separate, then Ford replaces them with equally defective dashboards. Included in the F-150 lawsuit are 2015-2020 Ford F-150 XL and XLT trucks which allegedly use cheaper dashes than other F-150 models. The original Ford F-150 dash (part number FL3Z-1504320-AG) allegedly warps and peels away, sometimes just weeks after a truck is sold or leased. The warped dash lawsuit was ...

• VW Water Pump Lawsuit Says Plastic Cracks Two owners file class action alleging Audi and Volkswagen water pumps leak coolant.

  

  May 24, 2021 — A VW water pump lawsuit alleges multiple Audi and Volkswagen models are defective because the pumps leak coolant and cause engine failures. The Volkswagen class action lawsuit alleges these vehicles have water pumps made of plastic that cracks. 2015-2020 Audi A3 2015-2019 Audi A3 Quattro 2017-2019 Audi A4 2017-2019 Audi A4 allroad 2017-2019 Audi A4 Quattro 2018-2019 Audi A5 Quattro 2018-2019 Audi A5 Sportback 2015-2018 Audi ...

• Corvette Cracked Wheels Lawsuit Moves Forward Chevrolet Corvette cast aluminum wheels allegedly bend, warp, crack and cause tire blowouts.

  

  May 23, 2021 — A Corvette cracked wheels lawsuit will continue as a federal judge refused to dismiss most of the claims which allege the Chevy rims crack, bend and warp. Included in the cracked wheels class action lawsuit are 2015-2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport cars in the U.S. According to the Chevy Corvette cracked wheels lawsuit, General Motors equipped the cars with cast aluminum alloy wheels that cannot handle the torque and ...

• Ford Mustang Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Wiring Ford Mustang owner says the trunk lid wiring harness caused his car to lose the backup camera.

  

  May 16, 2021 — A Ford Mustang class action lawsuit alleges the cars have defective wiring harnesses in the trunk lids that cause failures of the backup cameras, trunk releases, trunk lights and satellite radio reception. The lawsuit alleges 2015-2017 Mustangs in Illinois are dangerous because critical safety equipment either fails or works only part of the time. Ford allegedly knew the trunk lid wiring harnesses had problems before the Mustangs were ever sold, yet the ...

• Hyundai Kia Engine Defect Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Hyundai and Kia vehicles allegedly have defective 1.6-liter Gamma GDI engines that cause fires.

  

  May 15, 2021 — A Hyundai Kia engine defect class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiffs failed to plead the 1.6L Gamma GDI engines were defective. The class action lawsuit alleges the Gamma engines cause sudden stalling, excessive oil consumption, engine failures and fires in these Hyundai and Kia vehicles. 2010-present Hyundai Accent 2018 to present Hyundai Kona 2010-2020 Hyundai Elantra 2012 to present Hyundai Veloster 2009 to present ...

• Honda Civic Air Conditioning Recall Needed, Lawsuit Alleges Honda Civic compressors, condensers and evaporators allegedly cannot handle the pressure.

  

  May 15, 2021 — A Honda Civic air conditioning recall allegedly should have been issued because the AC systems allegedly crack and leak refrigerant, lose pressure and fail to cool Civic occupants. According to a Civic class action lawsuit, a recall should be ordered to repair air conditioning problems in 2016-2019 Honda Civic cars, but the plaintiffs say owners are typically stuck paying for repairs. The lawsuit alleges the Civic air conditioning systems are "guaranteed to ...

• Hyundai Elantra Class Action Lawsuit Settled Hyundai engine lawsuit alleges Nu 1.8-liter engines suffer from oil sludge problems and piston slap.

  

  May 14, 2021 — A Hyundai Elantra class action lawsuit has been settled over "Nu" 1.8-liter engines that allegedly suffer from piston slap, oil sludge problems and failures that cause customers to pay thousands of dollars. The Hyundai Elantra lawsuit includes: "2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra, 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe cars factory equipped with 1.8L Nu engines, which were purchased or leased in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia but ...

• Ford Explorer Hood Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Owners say the Ford Explorer hoods rust and the paint bubbles, yet Ford hasn't ordered a recall.

  

  May 13, 2021 — A Ford Explorer hood class action lawsuit has been dismissed after two SUV owners alleged the hood paint bubbled and the hoods rusted prematurely. The hood rust and bubbles allegedly cause the Explorers to look lousy and lose their values, problems the class action lawsuit alleges should have been repaired under a recall. However, Ford allegedly refuses to recall the Explorers to repair the corroded hoods. The alleged hood rust problems began when Ford ...

• Subaru Battery Class Action Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Subaru owners claim software errors prevent the vehicles from entering sleep mode.

  

  May 13, 2021 — A Subaru battery class action has survived a motion to dismiss the lawsuit that alleges the batteries drain in 2015-2020 Outback, 2015-2020 Forester, 2015-2020 Legacy, 2015-2020 WRX and 2019-2020 Ascent vehicles. However, numerous claims were dismissed, including the nationwide Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act claim. The Subaru battery class action lawsuit alleges the vehicles cannot be operated when the batteries drain due to the controller area networks ...

• Ford F-150 Warped Dashboard Lawsuit Partly Dismissed No nationwide class action lawsuit for owners of 2015-2019 Ford F-150 XL and XLT trucks.

  

  May 12, 2021 — A Ford F-150 class action lawsuit has been partly dismissed concerning allegedly warped dashboards in 2015-2019 Ford F-150 XL and XLT trucks. The Ford F-150 warped dashboard problem occurs in the areas around the defrost vents, or so alleges the eight truck owners who filed the class action lawsuit. The Ford F-150 XL and XLT trucks allegedly contain defective dashboards (instrument panels) that bubble and warp, initially designated part number ...

• GM Class Action Lawsuit For Oil Consumption Dismissed Owners claim in class action that Generation IV 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines are defective.

  

  May 12, 2021 — A GM class action lawsuit over oil consumption has been dismissed after three vehicle owners claimed their General Motors vehicles consumed excessive amounts of oil due to defective Generation IV 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines. The allegedly defective vehicles are 2010-2014 GM models equipped with the LC9 engines. One plaintiff owns a 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche and the other two plaintiffs own 2011 GMC Sierra trucks, all with engines that allegedly ...

• Costco Interstate Battery Warranty Lawsuit Filed in Florida Customer says free replacement battery warranty ends up costing people money.

  

  May 11, 2021 — A Costco Interstate battery warranty lawsuit alleges the free battery replacement program costs consumers the difference in the original purchase price of their Interstate batteries and the increased price of the replacement batteries Costco requires consumers to purchase. The class action lawsuit includes consumers who purchased Interstate batteries at Costco and were not provided free replacement batteries when their Interstate batteries became ...

• VW Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over 'Voltswagen' Volkswagen investor alleges it was no joke when the automaker announced a name change to Voltswagen.

  

  May 9, 2021 — A Volkswagen class action lawsuit has been filed by an investor who claims the "Voltswagen" April Fools' Day joke was no joke but is worthy of a lawsuit. Plaintiff Gerald M. Montag says he purchased securities at artificially inflated prices when Volkswagen announced it was changing its name to "Voltswagen." Also sued are Chief Executive Officer Scott Keogh and VW's Acting Head of Communications Mark Gillies. The VW class action lawsuit includes "persons or ...

• Audi Oil Consumption Lawsuit Blames Pistons For Problems Audi 2.0T engines involved in class action lawsuit that includes 2012-2017 vehicles.

  

  May 9, 2021 — An Audi oil consumption lawsuit alleges several models are at risk of engine damage and failures caused by problems related to the pistons. The Audi oil consumption class action lawsuit includes these 2012-2017 vehicles equipped with 2-liter turbocharged engines. Audi TT Audi A3 Audi A4 Audi A5 Audi A6 Audi Q3 Audi Q5 According to the Audi oil consumption lawsuit, the 2.0T engine is a four-cylinder turbocharged engine designated ...

• Chrysler Class Action Lawsuit Over 'Destination Charge' Two owners file class action because Chrysler makes money from the delivery destination fee.

  

  May 6, 2021 — A Chrysler "destination charge" lawsuit alleges the automaker charges too much to deliver vehicles to dealerships when consumers purchase or lease new vehicles. The class action lawsuit alleges Chrysler (Stellantis) makes a profit from the $1,495 destination charge that appears on the window sticker. The two customers who filed the lawsuit claim they shouldn't have been forced to pay the destination fee which Chrysler charges to dealerships for each new ...

• Hyundai Kona EVs Won't Be Sold in Korea In midst of $900 million battery recall, Hyundai has discontinued the Kona Electric at home.

  

  May 3, 2021 — Hyundai Kona Electric vehicles will no longer be sold in the automaker's home country of South Korea as battery fires, investigations and recalls drove down the popularity of the bestselling SUVs. The battery fires caused a drop of 40% in Kona EV sales in Korea as customers complained about how Hyundai has handled the matter. South Korean electric vehicle owners complain Hyundai doesn't seem to be taking the battery fires seriously enough as customers wait ...

• Tesla Model 3 Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Glass Roof Crack Tesla Model 3 owner says glass roof panel cracked and the underbody panel detached.

  

  May 3, 2021 — A Tesla Model 3 glass roof crack has caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 2017-present cars are equipped with defective glass roof panels that crack or detach. The lawsuit also alleges Model 3 cars have defective underbody panels that detach from the vehicles. Additionally, the class action says Tesla violates Hawaii law by accessing personal information from the Model 3 cars. According to the car owner who filed the class action lawsuit, Tesla has ...

• Mercedes Class Action Lawsuit Fails Certification Owner claims all California Mercedes vehicles with 722.9 7G-Tronic transmissions are defective.

  

  May 2, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit wasn't certified in a California court after the judge ruled the plaintiff couldn't represent owners who allege their transmissions are defective. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of all California owners and lessees of Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with 722.9 7G-Tronic transmissions. California plaintiff Terry Hamm is the owner of a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 vehicle he purchased used in December 2012 from a Toyota ...

• Honda Confirms 16th U.S. Takata Airbag Death Rekeyon Barnette, 35, killed when the 2002 Honda Civic Takata airbag exploded in South Carolina.

  

  May 2, 2021 — Another Honda Takata airbag death has been recorded following a January 9 crash of a 2002 Honda Civic in South Carolina. According to South Carolina authorities, 35-year-old Rekeyon Barnette was driving the Honda Civic when he turned at an intersection and hit another car. The Lancaster County crash caused the driver's frontal Takata airbag inflator to explode, sending shards of metal into the lower facial area of Mr. Barnette. "The driver of the vehicle ...

• Subaru Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over EyeSight Subaru owners say automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist are dangerous.

  

  May 1, 2021 — A Subaru class action lawsuit includes 2013-2021 vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB), which includes pre-collision braking and reverse automatic braking. Additionally, the lawsuit includes 2013-2021 Subaru vehicles equipped with lane keep assist (LKA). Pre-collision braking and lane keep assist are part of Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology. According to the Subaru class action lawsuit, pre-collision braking uses forward-facing ...

• Hyundai Palisade Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Smell Owners claim Hyundai Palisade interiors smell like rotten eggs, garlic and garbage in the sun.

  

  Apr 30, 2021 — A Hyundai Palisade class action lawsuit alleges the SUVs smell bad, really bad, and Hyundai allegedly hasn't been able to fix the problem. According to the two Palisade owners who filed the lawsuit, the interiors smell like rotten eggs, garlic, garbage and other odors capable of making occupants sick. The class action lawsuit includes consumers who purchased or leased Hyundai Palisade SUVs beginning with model year 2020. The Hyundai Palisade class action ...

• Subaru Cracked Windshield Lawsuit Settlement Reached Subaru Legacy and Outback customers allege the windshields chip and break.

  

  Apr 28, 2021 — Subaru has agreed to settle a cracked windshield lawsuit for 2015-2016 Subaru Outback and Legacy vehicle owners and lessees. The plaintiffs allege Subaru "fraudulently misrepresented the nature and scope" of the windshield problem in 2015 when the automaker extended the warranty from three years to five years for the windshields, based on technical service bulletin (TSB) 12-192-15. According to the Subaru windshield TSB: "Further investigation has ...

• Acura RDX Infotainment Lawsuit Settlement On Hold Acura RDX infotainment systems allegedly suffer problems with navigation, backup cameras, etc.

  

  Apr 28, 2021 — An Acura RDX infotainment lawsuit reached the settlement stage, but the judge overseeing the case refused to sign off on the settlement agreement. According to the Acura RDX infotainment class action lawsuit, the 2019-2020 Acura RDX SUVs have defects that cause problems with the navigation, audio and backup camera systems. Problems also allegedly occur when using Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay which cause distractions to the driver. The RDX SUVs originally ...

• Mercedes Headrest Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Owners claim NECK-PRO class action lawsuit is necessary because the headrests suddenly pop out.

  

  Apr 27, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit claims a headrest recall has never been issued for head restraints that are allegedly defective to the point of causing injuries. The Mercedes class action lawsuit includes all former and current U.S. Mercedes-Benz owners and lessees in the U.S., except in Florida, of vehicles equipped with the headrests which Mercedes calls, NECK-PRO active head restraints. The plaintiffs allege Mercedes should have ordered a recall ...

• Ford Mustang Transmission Lawsuit Survives MT82 and MT82-D4 manual transmissions allegedly jerk, slip, clash gears and finally fail.

  

  Apr 27, 2021 — A Ford Mustang transmission lawsuit has been partly dismissed after 12 car owners complained the manual transmissions can suffer complete failures while driving. The plaintiffs seek to represent owners and lessees of 2011-2019 Ford Mustangs equipped with MT82 manual transmissions. According to the 183-page transmission class action, the plaintiffs allege the MT82 and MT82-D4 manual transmissions had defects from the time the Mustangs left Ford’s possession ...

• Mercedes Headrest Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Mercedes-Benz NECK-PRO active headrests allegedly deploy without crash impacts.

  

  Apr 26, 2021 — A Mercedes headrest lawsuit survived a dismissal bid by the automaker, but most claims were dismissed after the plaintiffs alleged the active headrests mistakenly deployed. The Mercedes-Benz NECK-PRO was designed to prevent whiplash injuries in rear-end crashes. The active head restraint (AHR), manufactured by Grammer, should spring forward when a vehicle is struck from behind and quickly push the cushioned headrest out to catch the occupant's ...

• Toyota Bluetooth Echo Class Action Lawsuit Illinois Tundra owner says an echo makes talking on the hands-free phone system impossible.

  

  Apr 14, 2021 — A Toyota Bluetooth echo class action lawsuit has been filed by an Illinois law firm which alleges the hands-free phone systems are defective in multiple Toyota models. The class action alleges when a driver uses Bluetooth to make or receive calls, the other person hears an echo of their own voice because of defective hands-free phone head units. The Toyota lawsuit was filed by an Illinois law firm to represent all "persons who reside in Illinois who, within ...

• Tesla Sudden Acceleration Lawsuit Alleges Model X Is Defective Washington Tesla driver says the SUV suddenly accelerated into a building.

  

  Apr 12, 2021 — The driver of a 2018 Tesla Model X has filed a sudden acceleration lawsuit that alleges the Tesla SUV flew through the wall of a restaurant while the driver's foot was allegedly over the brake pedal preparing to stop. According to the Tesla sudden acceleration lawsuit, plaintiff Hacene Djemil was driving his Model X in a parking lot in Woodland, Washington. His wife and two children were with him as he planned to park to enter a Starbucks. Mr. Djemil says he ...

• Jeep Sway Bar Disconnect Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Judge rules nationwide class action claims are dismissed concerning Ram and Jeep sway bars.

  

  Apr 5, 2021 — A Jeep sway bar disconnect lawsuit has been partly dismissed, including dismissal of nationwide class action allegations. The Jeep sway bar lawsuit was filed against Fiat Chrysler, now known as Stellantis, on behalf of owners and lessees of any of these vehicles equipped with electronic sway bar disconnect features. 2010-2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (JK) 2010-2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (JKU) 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (JL) 2018-2020 ...

• Nissan Transmission Lawsuit Names Pathfinder and Rogue Nissan SUVs allegedly have faulty continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) manufactured by JATCO.

  

  Apr 4, 2021 — Nissan transmission problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges the vehicles lurch, jerk, shake and stall, creating dangers for vehicle occupants and others on the road. The Nissan transmission lawsuit alleges 2015-2016 Pathfinder and 2014-2016 Rogue SUVs are equipped with defective continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) manufactured by JATCO, a Nissan subsidiary. According to the Nissan transmission lawsuit, the Rogues and Pathfinders are dangerous to ...

• GM Class Action Lawsuit Over Fuse Blocks Dismissed Buick owner alleges Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Acadia and Traverse vehicles are defective.

  

  Apr 1, 2021 — A General Motors class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the owner of a 2014 Buick Enclave alleged a defective fuse block caused her SUV to suddenly lose power. The lawsuit says the fuse block terminals allegedly fail to maintain enough tension in these GM models. 2013-2017 Buick Enclave 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse 2013-2016 Chevrolet Acadia 2017 Chevrolet Acadia Limited The plaintiff who filed the GM class action lawsuit purchased a ...

• Hyundai and Kia Engine Lawsuit Involves GDI and MPI Engines Hyundai Santa Fe, Sonata Hybrid, Veloster, Kia Forte, Optima Hybrid, Sorento, Soul, Sportage named.

  

  Mar 29, 2021 — A Hyundai and Kia engine lawsuit alleges several models are equipped with defective gasoline direct injection (GDI) and multipoint fuel injection (MPI) engines which may catch fire. According to the plaintiffs, Hyundai and Kia knew even before the vehicles were sold that the engines may suddenly stall, fail or catch fire even when no collisions have occurred. The plaintiffs claim engine design or engine manufacturing defects exist in these Hyundai and Kia ...

• Is ACDelco Made in USA? Lawsuit Alleges Made in China Consumer purchased an ACDelco transmission filter only to discover it was allegedly made in China.

  

  Mar 29, 2021 — A class action lawsuit alleges the ACDelco "Made in USA" claim is false, inducing consumers to purchase auto parts marketed and sold by General Motors but made in China. According to the ACDelco lawsuit, consumers pay premium prices believing the auto parts are made in the USA when those parts may have been made in China. The class action lawsuit includes: "All persons who purchased in the United States an ACDelco product in packaging displaying “Made in ...

• Ford EcoBoost Engine Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Ford owner claims Edge, Escape, Lincoln MKC and Lincoln MKZ vehicles may catch fire.

  

  Mar 28, 2021 — A Ford class action lawsuit alleges EcoBoost engine problems exist in 2013-2019 Ford Escape, 2015-2019 Ford Edge, 2017-2019 Lincoln MKC and 2017-2019 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The alleged Ford EcoBoost engine issues allegedly occur in 1.5L, 1.6L and 2.0L vehicles which cause engine coolant to leak into the cylinders. The lawsuit includes all former and current Arkansas owners and lessees of the Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with EcoBoost engines. According ...

• Nissan Rogue Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit Nissan Rogue transmission issues allegedly cause clunk sounds, lurching, jerking and dangers.

  

  Mar 27, 2021 — A Nissan Rogue lawsuit alleges transmission problems make driving the SUVs too dangerous. Issues with the Rogue continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) allegedly include lurching, jerking, delayed acceleration and "clunk" sounds. The class action lawsuit includes all U.S. consumers who purchased or leased 2014-2020 Nissan Rogues equipped with Xtronic CVTs. New York plaintiff Menachem Landa purchased his certified pre-owned 2016 Nissan Rogue in October ...

• Ford Edge Rattling Noise Lawsuit Blames Flexplates Ford Edge SUVs allegedly have flexplates that crack and shatter and cause a lot of damage.

  

  Mar 26, 2021 — Ford Edge rattling noise has caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the engine flexplate is defective which causes the Edge to suddenly stall and come to an unexpected stop. According to the lawsuit, the rattling noise occurs in 2015-2018 Ford Edge SUVs equipped with 2-liter EcoBoost engines in four vehicle trims: Special Edition, Special Edition Limited, Titanium and Sport. According to the three plaintiffs who filed the class action, the flexplate is ...

• RainBrella Glass Treatment Lawsuit Says Marketing Is False Plaintiff claims 'Lasts 2X Longer' and 'Lasts Over 100 Car Washes' are misrepresentations.

  

  Mar 25, 2021 — A RainBrella glass treatment class action lawsuit alleges manufacturer Rust-Oleum made false and misleading statements when it said RainBrella glass treatment “Lasts 2X Longer” and “Lasts Over 100 Car Washes.” The RainBrella class action lawsuit includes all consumers who purchased RainBrella in the U.S. between 2016 to the present. RainBrella glass treatment is designed to repel rain, dirt and mud from automotive glass. RainBrella is sold in a box containing ...

• Lexus Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Brakes Squeal Lexus LC 500, Lexus RC F, Lexus GS F and Toyota Corolla brakes allegedly shriek like a dental drill.

  

  Mar 23, 2021 — Lexus and Toyota brake squeal has caused a Lexus driver to file a class action lawsuit which alleges the brake systems on the following models are defective. 2016-2019 Lexus LC500 2016-2019 Lexus RC F 2016-2019 Lexus GS F 2013-2018 Toyota Corolla The lawsuit doesn't say the brakes fail to stop the vehicle, but the class action still alleges the high-friction brakes are defective due to loud squealing noise. According to the Lexus website, ...

• BMW i3 Range Extender Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules the plaintiffs and their expert failed to prove the i3 cars were defective.

  

  Mar 22, 2021 — A BMW i3 Range Extender lawsuit is over after the plaintiffs claimed the 2014-2016 i3 cars suddenly decelerate when the battery charge drops to certain levels. The BMW i3 Range Extender (REx) class action lawsuit alleges the automaker hid the defects from consumers to sell or lease the i3 cars for more money than they are worth. All 16 BMW i3 customers who sued allege their vehicles suddenly slowed down when the battery charge levels dropped. The plaintiffs ...

• Porsche Class Action Lawsuit Filed After Stop-Sale Porsche owner says stop-sale leaves vehicles equipped with Sport Chrono packages less valuable.

  

  Mar 21, 2021 — A Porsche class action lawsuit alleges a stop-sale for vehicles primarily equipped with Sport Chrono packages has prevented vehicle owners from using the Porsche network to sell their vehicles. The Porsche lawsuit includes "[a]ll persons in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who (a) are current owners of a Class Vehicle, or (b) sold a Class Vehicle on or after November 12, 2020." The Porsche class action includes these models, most which are equipped with Sport ...

• Nissan Altima Hood Latch Recall Fix Failed: Lawsuit Nissan Altima class action lawsuit alleges the automaker has no idea how to fix the latches.

  

  Mar 20, 2021 — A Nissan Altima hood latch class action lawsuit alleges a recall hasn't done anything to fix the cars, and neither have three other hood latch recalls for Altima cars. The class action alleges 2013-2018 Altima drivers are in danger from hoods that suddenly fly open while driving, allegedly a problem Nissan doesn't know how to properly repair. The two Altima owners who sued allege the Hoods have primary latches located inside the vehicles, then secondary latches ...

• Dollar General Motor Oil Lawsuit Settlement Reached DG SAE 10W-30, DG SAE 10W-40 and DG SAE 30 motor oils are allegedly obsolete.

  

  Mar 15, 2021 — Dollar General has agreed to settle a motor oil lawsuit which alleges DG Auto SAE 10W-30 and 10W-40 oil sold between 2010 and 2017 is obsolete and harmful for vehicle engines made after 1988. The motor oil class action also alleges Dollar General Auto SAE 30 oil can't be used in engines manufactured after 1930. The plaintiffs allege they were misled by Dollar General’s labeling and placement of the motor oil in the stores which caused them to purchase the motor ...

• BMW Water Pump Lawsuit Settlement Approved By Judge Class action alleges the BMW water pumps leak coolant and cause overheated engines.

  

  Mar 14, 2021 — Final approval has been granted to a BMW water pump lawsuit settlement over pumps that allegedly prematurely fail long before they should. The class action lawsuit alleges the electric water pumps cause the engines to leak coolant and overheat. According to the plaintiffs, consumers are at risk due to the water pumps, and vehicle owners are stuck with paying for replacement pumps because BMW concealed the defects. BMW denies the vehicles are defective, denies ...

• Subaru Battery Drain Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Subaru owners claim the batteries lack enough capacity, Subaru says the owners don't have a case.

  

  Mar 13, 2021 — A Subaru battery drain lawsuit alleges 2016-2020 Subaru Outback and 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent vehicles are equipped with batteries that don't have enough capacity to power the electrical systems when the vehicles are turned off. Multiple lawsuits were filed concerning the alleged Subaru battery drain problems, including Dalen v. Subaru and Tomasian v. Subaru . Those battery lawsuits were consolidated into a class action titled, In re Subaru Battery Drain ...

• Audi Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Audi Start-Stop systems allegedly are defective, yet they work as described in the owner's manuals.

  

  Mar 12, 2021 — An Audi class action lawsuit has been dismissed after owners failed to convince the judge the Start-Stop systems are defective. The systems, according to the class action, shut off the engines too soon and disengage the power brakes and power steering before the vehicles stop. The plaintiffs also allege the systems fail to restart the vehicles once they begin moving. The Audi Start-Stop system is supposed to reduce carbon emissions released when the vehicle ...

• Toyota RAV4 Class Action Lawsuit Filed After Fires Toyota RAV4 owner says automaker has known for years the SUVs are defective.

  

  Mar 12, 2021 — A Toyota RAV4 lawsuit alleges battery defects cause the SUVs to lose electrical power, stall and catch fire. The class action lawsuit says 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles have defects in the 12-volt B+ terminals which suffer electrical shorts to the frames that hold down the batteries. The class action was filed by Michigan RAV4 owner Juliet Murphy who owns a 2015 Toyota RAV4 which she leased in 2015 and purchased in 2018 at the end of her lease. In February ...

• Chrysler Headrest Deployed, Owner Blames Cheap Plastic Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles allegedly are equipped with dangerous active head restraints.

  

  Mar 9, 2021 — A Chrysler headrest that deployed without a crash caused a 2014 Ram C/V owner and others to file a lawsuit that alleges the active headrests make driving dangerous. The owner says the Chrysler headrest deployed because of cheap plastic that cannot handle the internal pressures of the devices. The headrest, known as the active head restraint, is supposed to help protect drivers and passengers from whiplash in rear-end crashes. The headrest propels forward to ...

• GM Cracked Dash Recall Not Likely Appeals court affirms dismissal of GM cracked dash lawsuit over Cadillac, Chevy and GMC models.

  

  Mar 6, 2021 — A GM cracked dash recall isn't likely to happen for owners of the following models after an appeals court affirmed the dismissal of a General Motors lawsuit. 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade 2007-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2007-2014 GMC Sierra 2007-2014 GMC Yukon The plaintiffs argue a GM cracked dash recall has long been needed because the automaker knew ...

• Honda Civic Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Honda Civic lawsuit is over after plaintiffs claimed air conditioner condensers were defective.

  

  Mar 4, 2021 — A Honda Civic class action lawsuit concerning air conditioner condensers has been dismissed as 2015-2019 Honda Civic owners claim the cars suffer from cracked air conditioning hoses and condensers. The class action lawsuit alleges refrigerant leaks and prevents the air conditioners from working properly. According to the plaintiffs who sued, the Honda Civic air conditioning systems aren't strong enough to handle the internal pressures and outside forces the ...

• Volvo Sunroof Leak Lawsuit Still Seeks Class Certification Lawsuit alleges sunroofs leak in Volvo S40, S60, S80, V70, V50 and Volvo XC90 vehicles.

  

  Mar 1, 2021 — A Volvo sunroof leak lawsuit is still seeking class action certification more than 10 years after the lawsuit was filed. The Volvo sunroof leak lawsuit includes any person who between April 29, 2004, and December 31, 2015, purchased or leased any of the following vehicles from a Volvo dealership in California, Florida, Massachusetts or New Jersey and also resided in one of those states at the time of that purchase or lease. Volvo S40 Volvo ...

• BMW Timing Chain Lawsuit Settlement Final Judge gives final approval to BMW class action for N20 and N26 direct injection engines.

  

  Feb 28, 2021 — A BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement is final after a federal judge found the agreement fair, reasonable and adequate. The automaker was sued by owners who claim the primary timing chain assemblies have defects that cause the chains to skip on the sprockets, causing failures of the crankshafts and camshafts to function properly. The BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement says the pistons and valves can bang into each other which can cause the engines to stall ...

• Mercedes C300 Fuel Smell Leads To Lawsuit Mercedes-Benz C-Class class action lawsuit alleges fuel line connectors leak fuel.

  

  Feb 26, 2021 — A Mercedes C300 fuel smell has led to a class action lawsuit that alleges 2015-2019 (W205) C-Class vehicles have defects that cause fuel leaks and odors. According to the Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit, fuel can leak into the engine compartment from fuel line connections to the fuel pump at the rear of the engine compartment. Mercedes C300 and other C-Class vehicle occupants complain of strong fuel smells caused by the fuel leaks. California plaintiff ...

• Electric Vehicle Batteries Endanger Emergency Responders Government finds a much better job is needed to handle fires from electric vehicle crashes.

  

  Feb 24, 2021 — Emergency responders sent to an electric vehicle fire may not be able to depend on the emergency response guide provided by the automaker. That finding comes from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) after investigating four electric vehicle fires involving high-voltage lithium-ion batteries. The government has investigated multiple electric car battery fires that kept medics and fire departments on their toes, sometimes for days after originally ...

• Chevy Bolt Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Range Class action alleges 2017, 2018 and 2019 Chevy Bolt batteries cannot be fully charged.

  

  Feb 23, 2021 — A Chevy Bolt class action lawsuit alleges owners and lessees aren't receiving the range they paid for because General Motors won't allow customers to fully charge the batteries. According to the lawsuit, GM allegedly concealed widespread defects in the 60 kWh 350V lithium-ion batteries that cause the Bolt cars to catch fire. The Chevy Bolt class action lawsuit includes all U.S. owners and lessees of 2017-2019 Bolts. According to the Bolt lawsuit, drivers ...

• Honda CR-V Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed A Honda cracked windshield sent the owner to court after Honda refused to pay for the damage.

  

  Feb 23, 2021 — A Honda CR-V class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff accused the automaker of selling SUVs with defective windshields that spontaneously crack. According to the 2017-2019 Honda CR-V lawsuit, the windshields can even shatter, and all without any external objects hitting the glass. Illinois plaintiff Hakeem Hasan filed the lawsuit claiming he parked his new 2018 Honda CR-V in a parking lot and found a large crack in the glass the next ...

• Dodge Dart Clutch Replacement Lawsuit May Be Ending Former and current Dodge Dart owners and lessees still waiting in California.

  

  Feb 23, 2021 — A Dodge Dart clutch replacement lawsuit may finally be reaching its end for California owners of 2013-2015 Darts built on or before November 12, 2014, and equipped with Fiat C635 manual transmissions. The Dart clutch replacement class action soap opera has been going on for five years, first as a nationwide lawsuit and now a class action for: "All persons who purchased or leased in California, from an authorized dealership, a new Class Vehicle primarily ...

• Febreze Car Air Freshener Lawsuit Dismissed Plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss class action that alleges air fresheners leak and damage cars.

  

  Feb 22, 2021 — A Febreze car air freshener lawsuit is over after the three plaintiffs and Proctor & Gamble agreed to the dismissal. According to the proposed class action lawsuit, the Febreze car air fresheners are defective because they leak oil or other substances that damage the dashboard and interiors of the vehicles. One plaintiff alleges she was quoted a price of $400 to repair the damage, and all three plaintiffs claim P&G mislead consumers for the purpose of selling ...

• Febreze Car Air Freshener Leaks Allegedly Damaged Cars Procter & Gamble says Febreze car air freshener lawsuit smells bad and should be thrown out.

  

  Feb 21, 2021 — UPDATE: This Febreze car air freshener lawsuit has been voluntarily dismissed . Febreze car air freshener leaks allegedly damaged dashboards, according to a lawsuit filed by three customers who claim the devices leak because they are defective. But in a motion to dismiss the class action, Procter & Gamble (P&G) argues the plaintiffs are depending on "three alleged incidents and some hearsay Internet posts." According to the Febreze car air freshener lawsuit ...

• GM Ignition Switch Settlement Resolves California Claims GM settlement reached for $6 million following allegations California investors got ripped off.

  

  Feb 15, 2021 — A GM ignition switch settlement for nearly $6 million has been reached with the state of California to resolve allegations the automaker lied to investors about the cost related to the defective ignition switches. California sued by claiming years passed while GM concealed the true expense and size of ignition switch recalls that would be required to make the vehicles safe. California officials also allege General Motors knew the ignition switches were ...

• Porsche Brake Noise Lawsuit Alleges Defects Cause Squeals Porsche Cayenne driver says brake squeal and noise causes unwanted attention.

  

  Feb 13, 2021 — Porsche brake noise has caused a lawsuit that alleges defects cause the brakes to squeal and squeak when the vehicles are coming to a stop. The Porsche class action alleges the automaker has known since at least 2013 the brakes are defective and cause the vehicles to lose their values. California plaintiff Eliza Minassian leased a 2018 Porsche Cayenne but complains about the amount of negative attention caused by loud brake noise while driving on crowded ...

• Nissan Rogue CVT Class Action Lawsuit: Jerking and Lurching Nissan Rogue transmission lawsuit alleges SUVs shake, shudder and shut down.

  

  Feb 11, 2021 — A Nissan Rogue CVT class action lawsuit alleges the transmissions contain defects that cause the SUVs to jerk, shudder, lurch, shake and suffer from acceleration problems. The Nissan Rogue CVT lawsuit includes all consumers who purchased or leased 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue SUVs in the U.S. According to the Rogue class action lawsuit, the CVT (continuously variable transmission) doesn't use conventional gears but instead uses a segmented steel belt between ...

• BMW Hybrid Battery Recall Causes Lawsuit BMW hybrid owner says he had to buy another vehicle because he couldn't charge the battery.

  

  Feb 10, 2021 — A BMW hybrid battery recall has caused a California vehicle owner to file a class action lawsuit on behalf of all former and current California owners and lessees of these BMW models. 2020-2021 BMW 530e 2020-2021 BMW 530e xDrive 2020-2021 BMW 530e iPerformance 2020-2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e 2020-2021 MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE 2020 BMW i8 2021 BMW 330e 2021 BMW 330e xDrive 2021 BMW 745Le xDrive 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e BMW ...

• Honda Battery Problems Cause Accord and CR-V Lawsuit Honda Accord and CR-V battery drain problems caused by batteries too small for the vehicles.

  

  Feb 10, 2021 — Honda Accord and CR-V battery drain problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the batteries are too small to power the vehicles. In addition, the lawsuit alleges 2017-2019 Honda Accord and 2017-2019 Honda CR-V batteries suffer from parasitic draw which kills the batteries. The Honda battery lawsuit alleges the batteries are simply too weak to run the electrical systems, leaving customers stranded with disabled Accords or CR-Vs. Honda Accord ...

• Mercedes-Benz Class Action Lawsuit: Radiator Leaks Owner says Mercedes vehicles since 2016 are missing grilles and guards to protect against rocks.

  

  Feb 7, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit has been filed over radiator guards that are allegedly needed to protect against damage from rocks and other debris that cause damaged radiators and coolant leaks. According to the Mercedes class action lawsuit, these models were formally equipped with wire mesh guards or injection-molded ABS plastic to protect the aluminum radiators from rocks and pebbles. 2016-present Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2016-present ...

• Porsche Infotainment System Lawsuit Filed After Update Porsche Communication Management (PCM) units allegedly continuously reboot after Sirius updates.

  

  Feb 6, 2021 — A Porsche infotainment system lawsuit alleges the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) units received software updates that caused permanent damage to the units. The alleged damage was caused on or about May 21, 2020, when the Porsche infotainment systems were sent Sirius updates that allegedly caused the communication units to constantly activate and deactivate. The Porsche infotainment class action lawsuit includes: "All entities and individuals who, ...

• Mercedes-Benz Sunroof Class Action Filed in Georgia Panoramic sunroof glass allegedly shatters without external objects hitting the glass.

  

  Feb 4, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz sunroof class action lawsuit says panoramic sunroof defects exist in every Mercedes-Benz vehicle equipped with a panoramic sunroof, including these models. 2003-present Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007-present Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2013-present Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 2003-present Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008-present Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2007-present Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012-presnet Mercedes-Benz ...

• VW TSI Engine Problems Cause Lawsuit Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Jetta, Passat and Tiguan vehicles suddenly stall at low speeds.

  

  Feb 1, 2021 — VW TSI engine problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges 2018-2019 Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Jetta, Passat and Tiguan vehicles suddenly stall while driving. According to the plaintiffs, the 2-liter TSI engines make driving dangerous and lead to expensive repairs for VW owners and lessees. One of the plaintiffs says she leased a new 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan in January 2019, but within a week the vehicle stalled while the plaintiff was trying to make a U-turn. The ...

• VW Looking At Hundreds of Billions in Penalties Volkswagen seeks help from the U.S. Supreme Court and Ohio Supreme Court after emissions rulings.

  

  Jan 31, 2021 — Volkswagen has paid nearly $35 billion for equipping diesel vehicles with illegal emissions defeat devices, but the automaker likely views that amount as chump change based on what is possible if even one of two court case rulings stand. Volkswagen is seeking help from the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a previous ruling that if allowed to stand, could cost the automaker $70 billion. The automaker's request to the U.S. Supreme Court is simple: Reverse an ...

• Hyundai and Kia Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Hyundai Tucson and Kia Soul vehicles are allegedly at risk of fires when the engines overheat.

  

  Jan 29, 2021 — A Hyundai and Kia lawsuit will move forward in court after the judge ruled against dismissing the engine lawsuit entirely, although several claims against Hyundai and Kia were tossed. The Hyundai and Kia class action lawsuit alleges 2011-2013 Hyundai Tucson and 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles have engines that stall and catch fire. The original Hyundai and Kia lawsuit included the Kia Sportage, but the lawsuit was partly dismissed in March 2020 and an amended ...

• Chevy Camaro Airbag Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Chevrolet Camaro owner says the passenger airbag sensor failed and cost him hundreds of dollars.

  

  Jan 27, 2021 — A Chevy Camaro airbag recall allegedly should have been issued because the front passenger airbags allegedly deactivate even when adults are in the seats. That claim is found in a class action lawsuit that involves 2010-2011 Chevrolet Camaro cars leased or purchased by all consumers in the U.S., other than in California. GM allegedly knew in 2009 that a Chevy Camaro airbag recall was needed, but the automaker allegedly ignored what it knew about problems with ...

• Walmart Lifetime Tire Rotation Lawsuit: Arbitration Sought Walmart Auto Care Centers closed and left lifetime tire rotation customers without services.

  

  Jan 25, 2021 — A Walmart lifetime tire rotation lawsuit allegedly should have never been filed because the plaintiff allegedly agreed to arbitrate any disputes when he purchased the tires and lifetime tire rotation and balancing plan. The plaintiff who sued alleges he ordered a set of tires for $122.45 per tire from Walmart's website in July 2018. He had the tires installed at a Texas Walmart and purchased the lifetime tire rotation and balancing plan. The lawsuit alleges ...

• Ford and Mazda To Recall More Takata Airbag Inflators Safety regulators decide Ford should recall 3 million vehicles over driver-side Takata airbags.

  

  Jan 21, 2021 — Ford and Mazda will soon recall vehicles to replace Takata airbag inflators after failing to convince the government there are no problems with safety. Ford and Mazda issued previous airbag recalls but told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) certain Takata inflators were "inconsequential to motor vehicle safety." The automakers filed petitions requesting to bail out on the driver-side airbag recalls, petitions that have now been denied ...

• Porsche Emissions Lawsuit Includes Panamera and 911 Carbon dioxide emissions lawsuit alleges test cars were different than cars sold to consumers.

  

  Jan 17, 2021 — A Porsche emissions lawsuit alleges the automaker deceived consumers by selling cars with lower fuel economy and higher emissions than advertised by Porsche. California plaintiff Luigi Sciabarrasi says he purchased a new 2011 Porsche Panamera and paid about $90,000 for the car 10 years ago, but the plaintiff has allegedly suffered "damage in the form of overpayment and diminished value." The emissions lawsuit alleges 2009-2016 Porsche 911 and Panamera cars ...

• Tesla Touchscreen Recall Needed, Alleges Government U.S. safety regulators says a Tesla touchscreen recall must be ordered following 12,000 incidents.

  

  Jan 15, 2021 — A Tesla touchscreen recall is allegedly necessary for 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Tesla Model X vehicles for touchscreen failures that cause other safety-related failures. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into Tesla touchscreen failures in June 2020 after Model S owners complained about losing important safety features. The cars are equipped with NVIDIA Tegra 3 processors and integrated 8GB eMMC NAND ...

• Toyota Emissions Settlement Reached For $180 Million U.S. prosecutors and regulators allege Toyota ignored emissions regulations for 10 years.

  

  Jan 14, 2021 — A Toyota emissions settlement for $180 million has been reached between the automaker, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for emissions violations of the Clean Air Act. Prosecutors and regulators allege Toyota ignored emissions laws for 10 years by failing to report recalls and defects related to the emissions systems. The $180 million penalty is the largest civil penalty for violations of federal emissions-reporting ...

• Jeep Renegade Cooling Fan Lawsuit Dismissed Jeep Renegade and Ram ProMaster City owners claim the radiator fans wobble and overheat.

  

  Jan 13, 2021 — A Jeep Renegade cooling fan lawsuit has been dismissed because Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) offered to replace the cooling fans for free or reimburse Renegade customers for engine cooling fan repairs. According to the Renegade class action lawsuit, Chrysler contacted all owners of 2015-2017 Jeep Renegade and Ram ProMaster City vehicles as of July 5, 2019, regarding Customer Satisfaction Notification V54. The judge found V54 offers an owner free “engine cooling fan ...

• Dodge Demon Class Action Lawsuit: Motion to Dismiss Chrysler says the Dodge Demon owner sued over a simple hood scoop cosmetic issue.

  

  Jan 11, 2021 — A Dodge Demon class action lawsuit alleges 2018 Challenger SRT Demons in California are equipped with hood scoops that warp and lead to repairs that make the cars lose their values. But attorneys for Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) argue the class action is really about nothing more than a hood scoop cosmetic issue. The Dodge Demon lawsuit was filed by the owner of a 2018 Challenger SRT Demon who says he paid more than $166,000 for a car advertised as having 840 ...

• Jaguar Land Rover InControl Lawsuit Alleges Systems Fail InControl Touch Pro and InControl Touch Pro Duo infotainment systems allegedly go black.

  

  Jan 10, 2021 — A Jaguar Land Rover InControl lawsuit alleges the infotainment systems fail to start, go black, freeze and fail in these Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. 2018-2020 Land Rover Range Rover 2018-2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2018-2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2018-2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2018-2020 Land Rover Discovery 2018-2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2018-2020 Jaguar E-Pace 2018-2020 Jaguar F-Pace 2018-2020 ...

• GM 5.3L Oil Consumption Lawsuit Affects Vortec Engines Customers say their vehicles suffer from excessive oil consumption caused by the V8 LC9 engines.

  

  Jan 10, 2021 — A GM 5.3L oil consumption lawsuit includes Generation IV Vortec 5300 LC9 engines in these models. 2010-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2010-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2010-2014 GMC Sierra 2010-2014 GMC Yukon 2010-2014 GMC Yukon XL The Vortec engine lawsuit alleges the vehicles suffer numerous problems, including: "[E]ngine failure and engine damage, including spark plug fouling, ...

• Mercedes Sunroof Class Action Is Nonsense, Automaker Says Mercedes-Benz argues the sunroof lawsuit is simply a copycat of prior failed class actions.

  

  Jan 9, 2021 — A Mercedes sunroof class action lawsuit should allegedly be dismissed because it's only a "copycat of three failed class action complaints filed against Mercedes-Benz" over cracked sunroofs. That view is held by attorneys for Mercedes-Benz who filed a motion to dismiss the class action that alleges the automaker should pay at least $200 million for sunroofs that shatter. The sunroof class action lawsuit , which includes all Mercedes-Benz vehicles purchased ...

• Ford F-150 Oil Consumption Issues Cause Lawsuit Ford truck owners allege F-150 trucks with 5-liter Coyote engines suffer excessive oil use.

  

  Jan 8, 2021 — Ford F-150 oil consumption issues have caused a class action lawsuit which includes trucks equipped with 5-liter engines. The 2018-2020 F-150 trucks allegedly have multiple defects that cause excessive oil consumption. Owners say Ford F-150 oil consumption issues cause the engines to stall and fail at any time and while driving at any speed, something the automaker allegedly concealed from consumers. F-150 owners also allegedly are stuck with trucks that ...

• GM Transmission Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Hydra-Matic 8L90 and 8L45 transmissions have alleged internal defects that make driving risky.

  

  Jan 5, 2021 — A GM transmission lawsuit has been partly dismissed after five class actions were consolidated in a Michigan court, with GM owners alleging the Hydra-Matic 8L90 and 8L45 transmissions are defective. According to the GM transmission lawsuit, the following vehicles have transmissions that slip, buck, kick, jerk and harshly engage when shifting gears. 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2017-2019 Chevrolet Colorado 2015-2019 Chevrolet Corvette 2016-2019 ...

• Mercedes-Benz Red Paint Lawsuit Settlement Reached Mercedes-Benz agrees to settle class action lawsuit that alleges Mars Red paint is defective.

  

  Jan 3, 2021 — A Mercedes-Benz red paint lawsuit settlement has been reached between the automaker and customers who claim the paint and clearcoat peels, flakes, bubbles, fades and has poor adhesion. The red paint class action lawsuit includes these vehicles painted with 590 Mars Red paint. 2004-2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006-2007, 2009, 2014  Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2004-2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2008, 2015, 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2004-2009, ...

• Honda 5-Speed Transmission Class Action Settlement Honda agrees to settle transmission lawsuit with California owners over alleged 3rd clutch defects.

  

  Jan 2, 2021 — A Honda 5-speed transmission class action settlement has been reached for consumers residing in California who were the original owners of any of the following vehicles with 5-speed automatic transmissions and continued being the owner as of December 7, 2015. 2003-2004 Honda Accord 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey 2003-2004 Honda Pilot 2001-2002 Acura MDX 2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type S with VIN range: 19UUA5…3A019062-093971 2003 Acura CL 3.2 Type S with ...

• Daimler Trucks Allegedly Failed To Issue Timely Recalls Will pay $10 million upfront, $5 million to improve recalls and may see another $15 million come due

  

  Jan 1, 2021 — Daimler Trucks will pay a quick $10 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and an additional $15 million if the automaker doesn't follow the rules of a consent order related to previous recalls. According to federal safety regulators, Daimler Trucks failed to recall vehicles in a timely manner and dropped the ball when reporting other requirements. NHTSA opened an investigation in 2018 to investigate seven recalls and allegedly ...

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