Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act

April 17, 2024 General Motors faces a class action lawsuit that alleges the keyless entry key fob for certain 2010-present models is easily hackable.

April 11, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges several Mazda vehicle models equipped with SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engines contain a defect that can cause engine coolant to leak.

April 10, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Tesla has advertised and sold warranties for its electric vehicle batteries with no intention to honor drivers’ warranty claims.

April 1, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2020-present Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade SUVs are equipped with defective headlights prone to damage from moisture and condensation.

March 19, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Ferrari has done too little to address a defect that can cause brake fluid to leak from a vehicle’s braking system.

March 5, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids suffer from a defect that can cause their propulsion system to catch fire and explode.

February 16, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges the Google Pixel 6 suffers from a “debilitating” defect that can cause the pricey smartphone to overheat and become unusable.

February 16, 2024 A class action alleges 2014-2021 Toyota RAV4 SUVs are equipped with defective hinges that can cause a vehicle’s power liftgate to fail prematurely.

February 13, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges certain Whirlpool-, Maytag-, KitchenAid- and Kenmore-brand refrigerators are equipped with defective wiring that can break or fray.

January 3, 2024 A class action alleges the Equate Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor is decidedly incapable of providing accurate, reliable blood pressure readings.

October 17, 2023 A class action alleges certain Black & Decker string trimmers/edgers with automatic feed spools are defective and pose a significant laceration hazard to consumers.

August 9, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims certain Jaguar I-Pace electric vehicles come equipped with defective battery systems that can overheat, catch fire and lead to injury and property damage.

June 22, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Whirlpool Corporation has concealed from consumers that its gas stoves, ranges and ovens emit hazardous air pollutants linked to adverse health conditions, including an increased risk of asthma in children.

June 1, 2023 A class action alleges certain 2020-present Ford Explorer 2.3L or 3.0L ST models are equipped with a defective rear axle horizontal mounting bolt in their rear subframe assembly.

April 12, 2023 A proposed class action says certain 2021 model year Toyota RAV4s are equipped with panoramic sunroofs that can spontaneously shatter or explode.

March 16, 2023 A class action lawsuit alleges the maker of GE gas stoves has concealed from consumers that the products emit harmful pollutants that may cause adverse health conditions, including an increased risk of asthma in children.

March 15, 2023 Another class action lawsuit claims the “craft ice” makers in certain LG refrigerators are defective and prone to fail within months or even weeks of use.

March 10, 2023 A class action alleges LG gas stoves can damage the air quality inside a home and circulate pollutants that might increase the risk of childhood asthma and other health conditions.

January 19, 2023 Four class action lawsuits accuse Alter Eco Americas, Endangered Species Chocolate, Lindt, and Mondelēz Global of failing to warn consumers that some of their dark chocolate bars contain unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.

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 8, 2022 A proposed class action alleges DeWALT's voluntary recall of its 12-inch sliding compound miter saws in August 2022 was “grossly inadequate.”

September 15, 2022 A class action alleges ColourPop Cosmetics eyeshadow palettes and eyeliners are “adulterated” and unlawful to sell since they contain certain color additives that are unsafe.

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.

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.

July 11, 2022 A proposed class action alleges iFit, the company behind NordicTrack, has sold with its treadmills warranties that it has “no intention of honoring.”

April 27, 2022 A class action alleges certain waterproof REI apparel is unfit for use because it contains “heightened levels” of fluorine and synthetic “forever chemicals.”

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 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 13, 2022 Burger King faces a class action that alleges the fast food giant’s product packaging is loaded with synthetic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as “forever chemicals.”

March 28, 2022 A class action alleges CoverGirl’s TruBlend Pressed Powder is unsafe given it contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals.”

February 4, 2022 A class action alleges a number of Spice Islands and Tone’s herbs and spices are tainted with heightened levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium.

January 24, 2022 A number of McCormick herbs and spices contain heightened levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium, a class action lawsuit alleges.

November 19, 2021 A class action claims certain Mazda vehicles have been equipped with defective fuel pumps that can cause the engine to stall, shut down or fail to start.

September 23, 2021 Gibson faces a proposed class action over its alleged failure to include required disclosures in the warranty registration forms that come with its products.

September 14, 2021 A class action alleges FCA US has failed to disclose that the Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission in certain model year Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass, Dodge Caliber and other vehicles is defective.

August 13, 2021 A class action alleges certain Yukon SUVs made by General Motors suffer from a defect whereby the vehicles’ tail lamp housing or assembly can become “inoperable” and cause brake light failure.

July 6, 2021 A class action alleges Coleman’s product warranty cards are unlawful given they fail to explicitly disclose certain warranty rights.

June 25, 2021 A class action alleges FCA has failed to disclose that 2015-2019 Dodge Challengers and Chargers are equipped with a defective rear differential.

June 14, 2021 The fuel tank for 2020-2021 model year Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles cannot be filled to its advertised capacity of 17.1 gallons, a class action alleges.

May 21, 2021 The halogen headlamps found in 2013-2018 model year Nissan Altimas suffer from a defect, a class action alleges.

May 17, 2021 A number of Volkswagen and Audi vehicle models are plagued by an apparent water pump module defect that the automakers have failed to disclose to drivers, a class action alleges.

May 7, 2021 Medcursor faces a lawsuit that claims it failed to include certain mandatory disclosures with the warranty registration instructions for its massage devices.

April 16, 2021 The active head restraints found in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles suffer from a “common, uniform defect” that can cause the device to deploy without warning, a class action says.

April 9, 2021 Kitchen appliance maker Corelle Brands (Instant Brands) has intentionally omitted mandatory disclosures from product warranty registration materials provided to consumers, a class action says.

February 9, 2021 FCA US faces a class action that claims the UConnect infotainment system in 2017-2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 300 vehicles is defective.

February 4, 2021 Mercedes-Benz and Daimler AG face a class action that alleges the panoramic sunroofs in certain vehicle models can spontaneously shatter.

February 1, 2021 A class action alleges Mercedes-Benz knowingly sold 2016-present AMG vehicle models equipped with defectively designed front bumper covers and air inlets.

January 28, 2021 A class action alleges the Cuisinart Digital AirFryer, model number TOA-65, suffers from a defect that can cause the machine to damage surrounding surfaces or burn users.

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."