Automotive

May 1, 2020 A class action claims a number of Fiat Chrysler-made vehicles suffer from a defect that causes excessive engine oil consumption.

February 18, 2020 A class action alleges certain 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander SUVs suffer from a drive shaft defect that can create a "clunking, popping and/or rattling noise."

February 10, 2020 A class action claims Progressive failed to pay state-mandated tag and title transfer fees to New Jersey insureds who suffered a total vehicle loss.

February 6, 2020 A class action claims O’Reilly Auto Enterprises failed to provide job applicants with “clear and conspicuous” disclosures before obtaining their background check reports.

January 30, 2020 A consumer alleges in a class action that 2019 and 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids suffer from a defect that prevents their gas tanks from being filled to capacity.

January 29, 2020 A group of car rental companies are facing a proposed class action that claims they charged an illegal tax disguised as a “user fee” on rentals at the San Diego International Airport.

January 21, 2020 A class action alleges Mercedes Benz has attempted to limit its exposure to warranty claims by failing to properly identify "high-priced" emissions parts under California law.

January 10, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Auto Club Insurance Association failed to pay insureds for the full cost of certain fees required to replace vehicles that were declared total losses.

January 8, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in New York over an alleged defect that can cause the panoramic sunroofs in certain Volkswagen and Audi vehicles to leak.

December 17, 2019 A class action claims Honda withheld from drivers that 2016-2020 Acura MDX and RDX SUVs suffer from an "acceleration defect."

December 2, 2019 According to a class action case, certain 2015-2018 Subaru Forester SUVs come equipped with defective passenger-side airbag sensors and indicators.

December 2, 2019 A class action alleges FCA US and Olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Topeka, KS have unlawfully failed to honor certain vehicles' lifetime warranties.

November 21, 2019 Ford faces a class action lawsuit filed over alleged corrosion and chipping defects with the aluminum hoods and paint primer on certain F-150 vehicles.

November 12, 2019 Uber is facing a class action over allegations it took illegal deductions from drivers’ pay and charged passengers different fares than what it reported to drivers.

November 4, 2019 The windshields of 2017-2019 Subaru Forester and Outback vehicles can spontaneously crack, chip, or otherwise break, a class action lawsuit claims.

November 1, 2019 A consumer claims in a class action that BMW Financial Services is responsible for inaccurate account information included in his credit report.

October 28, 2019 A class action alleges thousands of Honda CR-V vehicles have been sold with defective windshields prone to spontaneous cracking or shattering.

October 14, 2019 A lawsuit out of California claims Uber defied state regulations by misclassifying drivers as independent contractors and failing to provide proper compensation.

September 18, 2019 A class action claims the Cadillac User Experience touchscreen system found in certain 2013-2017 vehicles is defective, and poses a safety risk, in that it can "delaminate, bubble or crack."

August 22, 2019 A proposed class action claims Equifax and Decisionlinks violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by providing consumer data to unauthorized parties.

August 21, 2019 A class action suit accuses Lyft of illegally misclassifying employees as independent contractors to avoid providing overtime and other benefits.

August 19, 2019 Former Ford Motor Company employees have filed a proposed class action lawsuit in which they allege the automaker robbed managers of millions of dollars in pension benefits to which they were entitled under federal law.

August 15, 2019 Patriot Transport, Inc. and Expeditor Systems, Inc. are facing a class action suit alleging they wrongly classified employees as independent contractors in an attempt to pay them less.

August 9, 2019 Ford is faced with a class action for allegedly labeling its Ranger and F-150 models with false fuel economy ratings

August 9, 2019 A consumer alleges in a class action that Tesla rolled out "battery improvement" software updates that ultimately harmed vehicle range and charging capability and decreased the overall value of customers' cars.

July 31, 2019 FCA is facing a lawsuit over an alleged defect in their Jeep Wrangler models that makes driving the car at highway speeds potentially unsafe.

July 25, 2019 A class action lawsuit alleges Tesla misleads customers as to the quality of certified preowned Model S and X vehicles and denies warranty coverage for covered repairs.

July 24, 2019 Toyota and ZF TRW face a class action filed over the alleged concealment of an airbag control unit defect found in certain vehicle models.

July 17, 2019 Seven automakers and an auto parts supplier are at the center of a proposed class action lawsuit that claims they have failed to warn drivers about an alleged defect in the airbag deployment systems of more than 12.3 million cars.

July 12, 2019 American Honda Motor Co. faces another class action centered on an alleged defect with its "infotainment" system, this time in 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles.

July 8, 2019 A class action claims some 2003-2009 model year BMW motorcycles are equipped with defective gear indicators.

July 2, 2019 A class action looks to represent drivers in New Jersey, New York and Florida who bought or leased Ford vehicles with overstated fuel economy ratings.

June 26, 2019 According to a proposed class action, more than a dozen GM vehicles - Chevys, Cadillacs and GMCs - are stricken with a transmission defect that affects gear shifting.

June 12, 2019 The City of Chicago is the defendant a proposed class action filed in state court over its alleged practice of towing and selling vehicles it considers to be abandoned without properly notifying the vehicles’ owners.

June 11, 2019 A lawsuit claims certain 2005-2019 Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles can experience a "death wobble" as the result of defects in their suspension and/or steering systems.

May 31, 2019 In the wake of recalls and an investigation, another proposed class action claims Hyundai and Kia failed to act quick enough in addressing reports of GDI engine fires.

May 21, 2019 A proposed class action has been filed against BMW over an alleged defect that causes N63TU turbocharged engines to consumer excessive levels of oil.

May 20, 2019 Fiat Chrysler and auto parts supplier ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. face a lawsuit centered on an apparent defect with the airbag control units in certain model year Dodge, Ram and Jeep vehicles.

May 14, 2019 A proposed class action lawsuit filed in Florida federal court claims Liberty Mutual Insurance Company fails to include certain fees in payments made to auto insurance policyholders for total loss claims.

May 3, 2019 Geico Indemnity Company is the defendant in a proposed class action lawsuit in which a woman claims the insurance agency withheld part of the “actual cash value” (ACV) of her vehicle when paying out her total loss claim.

April 25, 2019 General Motors faces more potential class action litigation, with a new lawsuit claiming certain model Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC vehicles suffer from the "Chevy Shake," a drive shaft defect.

April 11, 2019 A proposed class action out of Michigan alleges General Motors has since at least 2015 equipped certain vehicles with defective eight-speed automatic transmissions.

March 28, 2019 A lawsuit alleges that Daimler AG and Mercedes Benz USA, LLC knowingly sold cars with defective wood trim that became discolored after being exposed to sunlight.

March 25, 2019 A proposed class action claims Volkswagen illegally sold pre-production cars that failed to meet federal safety standards and lied about used vehicles that had been driven extensively by employees and members of the press prior to being titled.

March 22, 2019 [UPDATE] A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California against American Honda Motor Co., Inc. alleges that model years 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles and model year 2019 Honda Pilots come equipped with defective “infotainment” systems.

March 19, 2019 A class action lawsuit alleges an Alabama car dealer has engaged in predatory conduct with regard to lower-income consumers in need of auto loans.

March 18, 2019 A lawsuit filed on behalf of certain Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep owners claims consumers are in a tough spot due to a supply shortage-caused repair schedule.

March 6, 2019 Two consumers allege in a class action that recent Hyundai and Kia recalls of and repair options for vehicles with defective GDI engines are inadequate given the risk posed by the problem.

February 21, 2019 [UPDATE] A proposed class action alleges Additech, Inc. falsely touts its fuel additives in gas station advertisements even though the products provide no benefits to the “approximately 50% of new vehicles” equipped with direct injection engines.

February 1, 2019 National Tire and Battery and TBC Corporation face a lawsuit that alleges they sold tires without providing mandatory paper registration forms.