Automotive

January 10, 2025 An $8.5 million class action settlement resolves multidistrict litigation over an alleged airbag defect in certain Mitsubishi vehicles.

December 18, 2024 Two Pennsylvania residents have filed a class action against Bank of America over its alleged failure to provide timely notice when repossessing and reselling a consumer’s financed vehicle.

December 17, 2024 A settlement marks the end of a class action lawsuit over an alleged defect plaguing the front door wiring harnesses found in certain VW vehicle models.

December 13, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges the door lock actuators on nearly a dozen Toyota vehicle models are defective.

December 13, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges the turbocharged 1.5-liter i-VTEC engines in certain Honda vehicle models were defectively designed.

December 11, 2024 ParkMobile faces a class action lawsuit over a 2021 data breach that reportedly impacted roughly 21 million people.

December 6, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra and Tundra hybrids are stricken with an engine defect that can cause stalling and/or total engine failure.

December 3, 2024 A class action lawsuit accuses Porsche of failing to disclose a dangerous defect in the lithium-ion batteries found in the 2020-2024 model year Taycan EVs.

November 26, 2024 Progressive has agreed to pay $61 million to settle two class actions that claimed it illegally failed to include certain fees in total loss claim payments made to policyholders in Michigan.

November 26, 2024 Porsche Cars North America has agreed to settle a class action over an alleged defect that caused the sunroofs on certain vehicle models to leak water into the interior.

November 21, 2024 A class action suit alleges certain 2013-present Honda and Acura vehicles possess defective exterior paint that will peel, delaminate, bubble, flake or otherwise fail.

October 22, 2024 A class action alleges Fluid Truck has stolen more than $11 million in sales proceeds from entities who rented out and sold their fleets through the vehicle rental platform.

October 18, 2024 A class action alleges that 2022 and 2023 Kia Carnival minivans are plagued by a dangerous defect that causes the automatic sliding side doors to close with excessive force.

October 8, 2024 A judge has granted preliminary approval to a 2024 Subaru windshield settlement that covers roughly 1.4 million vehicles sold nationwide.

October 7, 2024 Subaru has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that claimed certain vehicle models are equipped with defective Denso low-pressure fuel pumps.

October 4, 2024 BMW faces a class action lawsuit centered on an August 2024 recall of more than 720,000 vehicles equipped with a defective water pump.

October 4, 2024 A class action claims Peoples Auto Parking Company has unlawfully obtained and used drivers’ personal data from DMVs without consent or a valid purpose.

October 3, 2024 GM faces another proposed class action alleging the lithium ion batteries in 2017-2019 model year Chevy Bolt vehicles can suddenly catch fire when fully or close to fully charged.

October 2, 2024 A consumer claims in a class action that Napleton Enterprises and two subsidiaries unlawfully obtained his credit report without permission.

September 30, 2024 A class action claims Penske has unlawfully collected, used and disseminated the facial scans of Illinois employees.

September 27, 2024 A class action has been filed against Toyota Industries Corp. subsidiaries over an alleged scheme to misrepresent emissions levels and performance of forklift engines.

September 23, 2024 A class action alleges the driver-side mirror on 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and Ascent vehicles is defective in that it can shake and vibrate during driving.

September 20, 2024 American Honda Motor Co. faces another class action over an alleged defect that plagues the “infotainment” systems of newer Honda vehicle models.

September 16, 2024 A class action lawsuit claims car parts manufacturer UGN, Inc. has unlawfully charged tobacco users an additional monthly fee under its health plan.

September 13, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges bus company Coach USA failed to give employees at least 60 days’ advance notice prior to a mass layoff in August 2024.

September 11, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2013-2024 model year Ram 1500 pickup trucks are equipped with defective electric power steering units.

September 9, 2024 A class action alleges certain recalled Honda Civic, Ridgeline, Passport, Pilot, and Acura MDX models suffer from a braking defect.

September 9, 2024 A class action alleges Jaguar Land Rover has secretly collected and sold to third parties consumers’ driving behavior data without consent.

September 5, 2024 A class action alleges Omnitracs has illegally failed to disclose to Illinois citizens that its in-vehicle cameras collect facial geometry scans.

September 5, 2024 A class and collective action accuses Parts Authority of unlawfully failing to properly pay workers at its Bronx, New York warehouse and discriminating against certain employees.

September 4, 2024 An Illinois consumer claims in a class action that she was unable to resolve her dispute with Turo due to its systemic failure to engage in arbitration.

September 3, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2023-present BMW X1 xDrive28i vehicles are equipped with powertrains crippled by a potentially deadly rollaway defect.

August 15, 2024 A class action alleges certain Volkswagen Golf, Taos and Audi A3 vehicles are equipped with a defective suction jet pump and/or other fuel tank parts.

August 9, 2024 Toyota Mirai drivers allege in a class action that the automaker has violated antitrust laws to maintain a monopoly on the hydrogen fuel retail market in California.

August 1, 2024 A class action claims Exeter Finance conspires with auto dealers to raise the prices of their vehicles to accommodate a hidden finance charge.

July 31, 2024 A class action claims the MTA and NYCTA made cuts to bus service without providing proper notice to Mayor Eric Adams or the New York City Council.

July 25, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges CarMax has misled consumers by falsely claiming to perform a rigorous 125+ point inspection on every car it sells.

July 24, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges certain 2015-2020 model year Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac vehicles are plagued by defective exterior paint.

July 23, 2024 A class action claims Municipal Parking Services has illegally obtained and used drivers’ personal data from DMVs without consent or a valid reason.

July 12, 2024 Toyota faces a class action that accuses the automaker of concealing from consumers the refueling limitations of Toyota Mirai electric vehicles.

July 1, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2004-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-, GL- and R-Class vehicles suffer from a braking system defect.

July 1, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Tesla illegally failed to provide employees at least 60 days’ advance notice prior to their April 2024 layoffs.

July 1, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges the Mazda Connect infotainment system in several 2014-2023 vehicle models is plagued by myriad technical glitches.

July 1, 2024 A class action alleges 2020-2024 model year Kia Telluride SUVs are equipped with a defective front power seat motor.

June 27, 2024 A class action has been filed by a consumer who claims Dollar General failed to warn him before placing the remaining change from his cash purchase of gas onto a fuel card that can be used only at store locations.

June 26, 2024 Advance Auto Parts faces a class action lawsuit over a reported 2024 data breach believed to have impacted current and former employees and job applicants.

June 24, 2024 Professional Parking Management Corp. faces a class action lawsuit that alleges the parking lot operator has illegally accessed drivers’ personal info.

June 24, 2024 A class action lawsuit against CDK Global alleges the car dealer software developer failed to protect the sensitive personal information in its care from a data breach.

June 18, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges some 2017-2023 BMWs are plagued by water leakage due to defective sealing around their roof-mounted shark fin antennas.

June 4, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2019-2023 model year Toyota RAV4s and Toyota Corollas are equipped with defective coolant bypass valves.