Toyota Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Allegedly Defective Door Lock Actuators
December 13, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges the door lock actuators on nearly a dozen Toyota vehicle models are defective.
Lawsuit Filings
Toyota Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Forklift Engine Emissions Cheating Scandal
September 27, 2024 A class action has been filed against Toyota Industries Corp. subsidiaries over an alleged scheme to misrepresent emissions levels and performance of forklift engines.
Toyota Lawsuit Says 2019-2023 RAV4, Corolla Models Plagued by Coolant Bypass Valve Defect
June 4, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2019-2023 model year Toyota RAV4s and Toyota Corollas are equipped with defective coolant bypass valves.
Toyota RAV4 Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Power Liftgate Defect
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.
Roof Rail Defect Can Allow Water to Short Toyota RAV4 Electrical System, Class Action Says
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.
2020 Toyota RAV4 Suffers from ‘Parasitic’ Battery Drain Defect, Class Action Says
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.
Toyota Hit with Class Action Over Alleged FJ Cruiser Frame Rust Problems
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.
Class Action Claims 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 SUVs Suffer from Fire-Causing Battery Defect
July 8, 2021 A class action alleges the 12-volt battery in 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles is defective and can cause electrical shorts leading to a sudden loss of power or engine fire.
Venting Issue Prevents 2020-2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Fuel Tank From Being Filled to Capacity, Lawsuit Says [DISMISSED]
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.
Toyota Hit with Class Action Over Alleged Drive Shaft Defect in 2008-2013 Highlander SUVs [UPDATE]
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."
Toyota Hit with Class Action Over Alleged Prius Windshield Defect
March 1, 2018 A lawsuit claims the windshields on certain Prius models can unexpectedly crack during normal use, a supposed defect Toyota failed to disclose to consumers.