Cars and auto class actions.

Lawsuits and investigations

• Lawsuit filedBMW Engine Class Action Lawsuit: Oil Filter Housing Leaks, N63 Oil Consumption, Water Pump and Starter Fire Recalls

  As of September 2026, Eiger v. BMW (D.N.J. No. 2:26-cv-00753, filed January 23, 2026), a proposed class action over polycarbonate engine oil filter housings in 2014 to 2021 BMW and MINI models with B46, B48, and B58 engines, is pending; earlier N63 oil consumption claims were settled.

• Lawsuit filedSilverado and Sierra Recall and Engine Lawsuit: GM 6.2L L87 Engine Failures, Lifter Claims, and Settlements

  As of September 2026, class actions over GM's L87 6.2L V8 are pending in the Eastern District of Michigan, where GM moved to dismiss in June 2026; NHTSA has escalated its review of recall 25V274 to cover about 997,743 vehicles, and the separate Harrison lifter case remains pending.

• Lawsuit filedGM Water Leak Lawsuit: Silverado and Sierra Rear Sliding Window Leaks, Plus GM Coolant Leak Claims

  As of September 2026, Gonzalez v. General Motors (E.D. Cal. No. 1:26-cv-02324, filed June 1, 2026), a proposed California class action over rear sliding window water leaks in 2019 to 2020 Silverado and Sierra trucks, is pending with no class certified and no settlement.

• SettledHyundai Lawsuit: Kia and Hyundai Theft Settlement, Engine Claims, and Tucson Recalls

  As of September 2026, the Kia and Hyundai vehicle theft class settlement (MDL No. 3052) has final approval and the Ninth Circuit rejected objectors' appeals in January and February 2026; its claim deadline passed April 28, 2025, while a separate multistate attorney general fund accepts theft claims until March 31, 2027.

• Lawsuit filedJeep 4xe Battery Fire Lawsuit: Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe Recalls and Class Actions

  As of September 2026, Frisch v. FCA US (E.D. Mich. No. 2:24-cv-10546) is stayed pending arbitration of some plaintiffs' claims, and Aiello v. FCA US (No. 2:26-cv-11365, filed April 24, 2026) is pending on a motion to dismiss; recall 25V741 tells owners of 320,068 Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles to park outside and not charge until repaired.

• Lawsuit filedSubaru Battery Drain Class Action: 2019 to 2025 Models, 3G Telematics, and the Earlier Settlement

  As of September 2026, Taylor v. Subaru of America (D.N.J. No. 2:26-cv-4935, filed May 1, 2026) and Garrett v. Subaru of America (D.N.J.) are pending proposed class actions over battery drain; the earlier settlement for 2015 to 2020 models was approved January 24, 2023 and its claim deadline has passed.

• Investigation openToyota Camry Seat Defect Lawsuit: 2025 and 2026 Camry Driver Seat Popping and Shifting

  As of September 2026, attorneys are investigating complaints that the driver seat in 2025 and 2026 Toyota Camrys pops, shifts, and feels loose; we found no filed class action, no recall, and no public Toyota service bulletin on the issue.

• Lawsuit filedVW Oil Consumption Lawsuit: Volkswagen and Audi 2.0T EA888 Engines Burning and Leaking Oil

  As of September 2026, a proposed class action filed in early 2026 in New Jersey federal court alleges defective piston rings make EA888 2.0T engines in 2018 and newer VW and Audi models burn and leak oil; no class has been certified and there is no settlement.