Automotive

January 25, 2023 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.

January 20, 2023 Hyundai and Genesis face a proposed class action that says the driver-assist services in certain vehicle models have become inoperable with the phaseout of 3G wireless technology.

January 17, 2023 Ford faces a proposed class action after reportedly admitting last fall that the “Safety Canopy” side curtain airbags in the 2022 Ford Maverick are defective.

December 15, 2022 Nissan North America faces a class action that alleges the automaker equipped certain 2013-2018 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles with an obsolete 3G modem.

December 13, 2022 Rideshare service faces a class action claiming the company’s low prices are achieved by violating consumer safety laws that require insurance coverage and driver background checks.

December 8, 2022 A class action alleges 2014-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles are equipped with defective door handles that routinely fail after or within only a few years of normal use.

November 15, 2022 A class action alleges 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid vehicles suffer from a widespread defect that can cause a complete loss of propulsion or failure to start.

November 9, 2022 A class action alleges Toyota has equipped certain vehicles with “telematics” that have allegedly been rendered obsolete after wireless carriers phased out their 3G networks earlier this year.

November 8, 2022 Mercedes-Benz faces a class action that alleges the automaker has failed to disclose that the pistons in its M274 engine are prone to premature failure.

November 7, 2022 Ford and Volkswagen face class actions after certain “telematic” vehicle features were rendered obsolete when the major wireless carriers phased out their 3G networks in early 2022.

November 1, 2022 A class action alleges newer model year Honda CR-V, Civic and Accord vehicles are equipped with defective 1.5-liter turbo direct injection engines that allow fuel to contaminate and dilute engine oil.

October 25, 2022 BMW and Porsche face class actions after allegedly failing to disclose that the Connected Drive/BMW Assist and Porsche Connect feature in certain vehicles were "destined for obsolescence."

October 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2016-2020 model year Honda Civics are equipped with “defective” infotainment systems prone to malfunction, freeze or crash.

October 21, 2022 A class action alleges certain Hyundai drivers have been wrongfully charged more than the end-of-lease price specified in their leases once the lease was up.

October 18, 2022 Ford and its affiliated United Auto Workers pension plan face a class action that alleges they’ve failed to provide future service credits pursuant to the union’s collectively bargained agreement with the automaker.

October 18, 2022 A class action alleges the continuously variable transmission in 2019-2021 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles is defective.

October 10, 2022 A class action over an alleged defect plaguing the water pump module in certain Audis includes 2021 and 2022 model-year vehicles, expanding on a suit filed in February of last year.

September 29, 2022 A class action says 2020 model year Toyota RAV4 SUVs suffer from a “parasitic” battery-draining defect that can deplete a vehicle’s battery while the car is turned off.

September 6, 2022 A class action alleges Ford has failed to warn the public that certain Super Duty pickups have been built with a dangerously weak roof structure that can collapse in the event of a rollover.

September 6, 2022 Vroom faces a class action in which a driver alleges the online used vehicle broker has failed to manage its rapid growth effectively and, in the process, violated car buyers’ rights.

August 30, 2022 A class action alleges the autopilot and automatic emergency braking systems in 2021 and 2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles are defective in that they can engage “randomly and unexpectedly."

August 23, 2022 A proposed class action alleges consumers have paid for but not received certain optional safety features advertised on the window sticker of 2022 Toyota RAV4 vehicles.

August 16, 2022 A class action alleges Harley-Davidson has violated federal law by tying the validity of its warranties to the use of only authorized dealers for repairs and replacement parts.

August 3, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the hybrid airbag inflators manufactured by ARC Automotive are plagued by a hidden and potentially fatal defect.

July 28, 2022 General Motors faces a class action over its alleged failure to disclose that its Flex Fuel vehicles cannot regularly operate on 85-percent ethanol (E85) fuel alone without damage.

July 11, 2022 A class action alleges Ford has failed to disclose that its E-Series Cutaway trucks are equipped with a suspension system that cannot handle the advertised gross vehicle weight rating.

July 8, 2022 A class action alleges 2013-2022 Chevy Malibu models are plagued by a brake vacuum pump defect that can cause a driver to lose the ability to brake.

July 7, 2022 A class action alleges Ford Mustang Mach-E models sold between May 2020 and May 2022 are equipped with a “defectively designed” high-voltage battery main contactor.

July 6, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit claims that certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles manufactured between 2004 and 2022 suffer from a defect that can cause rapid battery drainage.

July 6, 2022 A class action alleges several newer Honda vehicle models suffer from a defect that can cause intermittent, unpredictable and loud popping and/or crackling noises, regardless of whether the sound system is on or off.

July 1, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2020-2022 Land Rover Defender models suffer from a defect that can cause a vehicle’s windshield to crack, chip and/or fracture.

June 28, 2022 A class action alleges the PowerShift transmission in certain Ford Fiesta and Focus vehicles can cause a variety of potentially dangerous problems and eventually fail catastrophically.

June 23, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2016-2022 model year Ram 1500 pickup trucks suffer from a water intrusion defect.

June 15, 2022 A class action alleges Ford has failed to properly identify and pay for certain transmission repairs for low-emission vehicles in violation of California’s emissions warranty.

June 9, 2022 A proposed class action alleges certain model year Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs are prone to catching fire.

June 1, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2002 through 2022 model year Forest River 5th wheel recreational vehicles (RVs) are equipped with unsafe wiring systems.

May 27, 2022 A number of 2021 Mazda vehicle models contain defective valve stem seals that can allow oil to leak into the engine’s combustion chamber, a class action claims.

May 25, 2022 A class action alleges USAA Group has illegally discriminated against current/former enlisted military personnel on certain pay grades who have or had coverage for a vehicle garaged in Washington.

May 19, 2022 A class action alleges automaker FCA US has falsely represented that its service plans could be canceled at any time as long as a consumer followed the procedure outlined in their contract.

May 16, 2022 A class action alleges data broker Otonomo secretly collects and sells real-time GPS location details for millions of cars worldwide.

May 6, 2022 Mercedes-Benz faces a class action that alleges the automaker knew of yet “failed to disclose and actively concealed” a transmission control unit defect plaguing the 2019 GLA250.

May 5, 2022 A Toyota employee alleges the automaker has illegally interfered with his and other workers’ use of federally protected medical leave.

May 4, 2022 A class action aims to stop State National Insurance Company from allegedly charging inflated premiums based on “ghost” forward collision warning signals supposedly sent from covered Tesla vehicles.

April 26, 2022 A class action has been filed in the wake of a recall of more than 121k Mazda vehicles said to be equipped with defective low-pressure fuel pumps supplied by Denso.

April 25, 2022 A class action alleges FCA US has charged certain Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Maserati buyers an inflated “phantom freight” fee for the cost of transporting vehicles to dealerships.

April 21, 2022 A class action alleges Lucid Group investors were harmed financially when the company admitted it had missed delivery targets for 2021 and would be adjusting production goals for 2022 and 2023.

April 21, 2022 A class action alleges Volvo concealed a defect plaguing the piston rings, pistons and/or piston heads in the 2.0L four-cylinder and 2.5L five-cylinder engines found in certain 2013-2016 vehicle models.

April 15, 2022 A class action alleges General Motors has failed to disclose a defect plaguing the positive crank ventilation system in certain Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles.

April 14, 2022 A class action alleges the Hydra-Matic 8L90 or 8L45 transmission found in a number of 2019-2022 model year Chevy, Cadillac and GMC vehicles is defectively designed.

April 4, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the frames of 2007-2014 model year Toyota FJ Cruiser vehicles can prematurely rust and corrode due to a defect.