US Auto Law

02/10/2023

Another class action lawsuit has been filed alleging a defect in the 10R80 10-speed […]

10/09/2023

VW, Audi turbocharger defect lawsuit partially survives motion to dismiss

A court partially granted Volkswagen’s motion to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit claiming certain VW and Audi vehicles have a defective turbocharger.

21/08/2023

Plaintiffs in Honda Sensing Case Seek Class Certification

21/08/2023

GM Oil Consumption Class Action Survives GM’s Motion for Dismissal

14/08/2023

A proposed class action lawsuit claims certain Jaguar electric cars have defective batteries that can overheat and catch fire.

14/08/2023

According to a new class action lawsuit, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., has allegedly advertised and sold defective 2020 and 2021 Taycan vehicles.

05/08/2023

A lawsuit filed Thursday claims Tesla has misrepresented the mileage driving range of its electric vehicles.

31/07/2023

On July 26, a federal judge granted BMW’s request to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging BMW misrepresented the cold-weather driving range of certain vehicles with electric batteries.

29/07/2023

On July 18, 2023, the parties to a proposed GM class action lawsuit alleging an infotainment system defect notified the Court they have agreed to a settlement.

03/07/2023

On June 22, 2023, proposed class representatives requested class certification in a case against American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (“Honda”). They allege a defect leading to power steering loss in their Honda vehicles.

22/06/2023

A proposed class action lawsuit filed June 2, 2023, alleges a latent defect in the coolant line of certain BMW vehicles that can result in engine failure.

13/06/2023

Powertrain Warranty Lawsuit Survives FCA Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

13/06/2023

A class action lawsuit against GM alleging a misrepresentation regarding its Flex Fuel vehicles may proceed, a federal district court judge has ruled this month.

07/05/2023

A proposed class action has been filed alleging that certain Audi vehicles have a defective electrical system causing them to enter “limp mode”—drastic deceleration and loss of speed—with little to no notice. The complaint, filed May 4, 2023, preliminarily suggests the alleged defect is due ...

04/05/2023

A California federal district court has set a Settlement Disposition Conference for June 6, 2023, in a class action lawsuit alleging defects in infotainment systems of certain Cadillac and Escalade vehicles. The parties advised in an April 5, 2023, filing that they have reached a settlement in princ...

02/05/2023

Acura “Parasitic Drain” Lawsuit Settling

02/05/2023

Volkswagen, Audi Sunroof Leak Lawsuit Settling

02/05/2023

A class action seeks recourse for an alleged defect in Ford vehicles equipped with a 10R80 10-speed transmission. That transmission, claims the plaintiff, may “shirt harshly and erratically, causing the vehicle to jerk, lunge, clunk, and hesitate between gears.” Some consumers, plaintiff further...

01/05/2023

A proposed class action alleges that a defect in the rear tailgate of certain Dodge vehicles causes water intrusion through the tailgate gaskets and seals. The vehicles allegedly affected are model years 2014-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles with the rear “racetrack light” assembly.

01/05/2023

A proposed class action alleges a defect in the Starlink system has rendered the infotainment system in certain Subaru vehicles inoperable. Specifically affected, as alleged in the April 26, 2023, complaint, are 2019-2023 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Forester, and WRX vehicles equipped with a Subaru Star...

19/03/2023

Plaintiffs allege that due to a manufacturing defect, sunroofs and moonroofs in 2015-2022 Honda and Acura vehicles are prone to sudden explosion, causing broken glass to fall onto the driver and passengers.

17/03/2023

A proposed class action alleges 2020 Chevrolet Traverses were labeled as “AWD” (All Wheel Drive) that were in fact “Front Wheel Drive” instead. The lawsuit claims GM misrepresented the vehicles as being All Wheel Drive—a function that “enhances traction and control on slipper or snow-cov...

17/03/2023

A proposed class action filed in New Jersey claims the BlueLink feature and “connected services” in certain certain Hyundai and Genesis vehicles became obsolete with the 3G sunset in 2022.

16/02/2023

A proposed class action has been filed alleging that a “Phantom Braking” defect in certain Tesla models. Specifically, the complaint contends Tesla’s Autopilot and Automatic Emergency Braking Systems have a defect that causes certain models’ brakes to “falsely engage randomly, unexpectedly...

14/02/2023

The named plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Kia Motors America, Inc. have asked the Court to grant class certification. Their proposed class action claims Kia knowingly sold and warranted 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles with a defect that predisposes the windshields to crack under normal driving conditio...

14/01/2023

A proposed class action alleges Ford “knowingly sold approximately 3 million Class Vehicles containing a safety defect that creates a serious risk for unintended movement or rollaway crashes.” According to the lawsuit, certain vehicles have defective shift cable bushings. Shift cable bushings co...

14/01/2023

A class action lawsuit contends the headlights in certain Hyundai vehicles contain defective headlights, presenting significant safety hazards. Specifically, the plaintiffs claim they insufficiently seal out moisture and humidity, which allows moisture and condensation in the headlight assembly.

11/01/2023

Browse auto defect lawsuits

10/01/2023

A proposed class action has been filed alleging that defective door handles in certain Tesla models.

19/12/2022

A federal court has entered an order granting final approval of a class settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging defects in about 500,000 gasoline-powered Porsche vehicles, model years 2005 through 2005.

18/12/2022

A putative class action lawsuit filed this month alleges certain Ford trucks contain defective high-pressure fuel injection pumps supplied by parts supplier Robert Bosch GmbH.

26/11/2022

Toyota is moving forward settling a fuel pump class action lawsuit, as confirmed by related filings this month in the United States District Court of the Eastern District of New York. A joint motion by class plaintiffs and the defendants—Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, ...

09/11/2022

A proposed class action alleges Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC, unlawfully conditions the continued validity of the warranty on the use of only an authorized repair service and/or authorized replacement parts.

07/11/2022

A proposed class action claims certain GM vehicles contain defective airbags. Specifically, the complaint contends that because of defective design and manufacturing, defective airbag inflators installed in GM vehicles, the airbag modules “violently explode and rupture, shooting metal debris and s...

25/10/2022

A proposed class action alleges a defect in the transmission of 2019-2021 Nissan Pathfinders and INFINITI QX60s.

23/10/2022

A proposed class action filed in California contends Mercedes-Benz unlawfully failed to provide a statutorily compliant California Emissions Warranty for vehicles distributed in California.

16/10/2022

A federal judge has concerns about the relief provided to class members in a proposed settlement agreement. Therefore, the Court ordered the plaintiffs to file an amended settlement agreement.

16/10/2022

A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Tesla misleadingly conveys that its advanced driver assistance system vehicles are self-driving without the need for human supervision.

11/10/2022

A California federal district court declined to dismiss portions of a lawsuit alleging a defect in 2018-2019 Honda Odysseys with a certain type of transmission.