Automotive

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.

August 8, 2023 Yellow Corporation and several subsidiaries have been hit with two proposed class actions filed by former employees who claim the trucking company failed to provide at least 60 days’ advance notice before terminating nearly 30,000 workers.

August 3, 2023 A class action claims the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 are equipped with defective charging systems that significantly limit the electric vehicles’ advertised charging capabilities.

July 14, 2023 An Illinois consumer has filed a class action lawsuit that alleges PNC Bank failed to deliver his release of lien and certificate of title by the contractual deadline after he paid off his vehicle loan.

June 20, 2023 A class action claims consumers who paid for premium fuel at Murphy Oil USA gas stations have been overcharged since the first gallon of gas pumped into their cars often contains a substantial amount of lower-grade fuel.

June 16, 2023 A class action claims Discount Motors owner Eddie Howard and salesperson Donald Adams have tampered with the odometer readings of vehicles sold by the Kentucky-based used car dealer and thus misrepresented the cars’ true mileages.

June 15, 2023 A class action alleges 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade SUVs are equipped with a defective tow hitch wiring harness module that can short circuit and catch fire.

June 15, 2023 A class action alleges the windshields of 2016-present Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles are “extremely prone” to cracking, fracturing or chipping.

June 15, 2023 A class action alleges Ford’s 1.0L, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine is plagued by an undisclosed oil pump defect that can cause catastrophic engine failure.

June 15, 2023 A class action claims Coach USA, Inc. has unlawfully captured, stored and shared with third parties the fingerprint scans of its employees without their consent.

June 14, 2023 A class action alleges FedEx and Holman Auto Group have replaced the odometers in thousands of used diesel vehicles before reselling the trucks at inflated prices.

June 8, 2023 Three California residents have filed several proposed class action lawsuits in which they accuse certain automakers and retailers of allowing third parties to wiretap the online chat interactions of website visitors without consent.

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.

May 15, 2023 Tesla faces a class action after rolling out software updates that, unbeknownst to drivers, deplete their vehicle’s battery life and slash driving range.

May 11, 2023 State Farm faces a class action that claims the car insurance company has violated Missouri law by applying “unfounded” and “arbitrary” deductions when calculating the actual cash value of vehicles deemed a total loss.

May 4, 2023 A class and collective action claims long-haul truckload carrier Marten Transport, LTD has systematically failed to pay minimum wages and compensate truck drivers for every hour worked.

April 25, 2023 A class action alleges a defect plaguing 2021-2023 Nissan Rogues with direct injection gasoline engines can cause fuel to contaminate the engine oil.

April 17, 2023 A class action alleges the PCV system in 2022-2023 Nissan Rogue SUVs is defective in that fuel seepage can allow strong gas fumes to enter the inside of the vehicle.

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.

April 10, 2023 A class action alleges the roof rails of 2019-2021 Toyota RAV4s are affixed to the SUVs in a way that can allow water to leak through the roof and short electrical components.

April 6, 2023 A proposed class action alleges certain 2019-2023 model year Subarus are equipped with defective Starlink infotainment systems.

April 3, 2023 A class action alleges certain Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups are unsafe because they’re equipped with defective hydraulic control units and anti-lock braking systems.

March 28, 2023 A class action says certain model year Jeep Wranglers, Jeep Gladiators and RAM 1500 pickups are equipped with a defective fuel pump prone to premature failure.

March 23, 2023 A class action claims 2022-2023 Honda Civics are plagued by a “sticky” power steering defect that can cause the vehicles to unexpectedly lose maneuverability.

March 21, 2023 Tesla, Inc. faces another class action lawsuit that claims the automaker has failed to address a defect in its vehicles that puts drivers at risk and has caused an increase in premiums for consumers enrolled in Tesla Insurance.

March 20, 2023 A proposed class action claims certain model year Ford F-150, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator trucks are equipped with a defective master cylinder.

March 16, 2023 A class action alleges certain Porsche electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles take twice as long to charge due to a post-sale “software change.”

March 15, 2023 A class action alleges Tesla has unlawfully monopolized, or attempted to monopolize, the market for replacement parts and repair services for its vehicles.

March 10, 2023 A class action alleges FCA US and Stellantis deceived the public by touting the 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat as “limited edition.”

March 1, 2023 A class action lawsuit alleges Tesla, CEO Elon Musk, CFO Zachary J. Kirkhorn, and former CFO Deepak Ahuja misled investors by overstating the viability and safety of the electric vehicle company’s self-driving technology.

February 17, 2023 A class action alleges Ford has knowingly sold 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles with fuel injectors prone to cracking, which poses a serious fire risk.

February 16, 2023 Sixt Rent-A-Car faces a class action lawsuit that claims the company has overcharged renters for supplemental liability insurance policies and pocketed the profits.

February 13, 2023 A proposed class action alleges a number of 2010-2022 model year Mercedes-Benz vehicles have subframes that can prematurely rust or corrode “from the inside out."

February 10, 2023 Nassau County, New York faces a class action wherein a driver claims her vehicle was seized unconstitutionally by AAAA-1 Auto and Towing as a result of the county’s warrantless “boot and tow” policy.

February 7, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses OnStar of charging consumers without consent after they have cancelled their subscription to the roadside assistance service.

February 3, 2023 A class action alleges 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe hybrid vehicles suffer from a defect that leaves their electric-only driving mode unavailable during a FORM cycle.

January 31, 2023 A proposed class action claims five different 2021 Mazda vehicle models leak engine oil due to a valve stem defect.

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.