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Updated:
- The estimated claim form deadline is now May 5, 2023.
Subaru agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims its vehicles can drain a battery faster than expected.
The settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of 2015 to 2020 Outback, 2015 to 2020 Forester, 2015 to 2020 Legacy, 2015 to 2020 WRX and 2019 to 2020 Ascent vehicles, excluding owners and lessees from Alaska or Hawaii.
Subaru is an automotive manufacturer headquartered in Japan. According to a class action lawsuit, Subaru vehicles have defective electrical systems that cause premature battery draining.
The defect allegedly stems from insufficient battery capacity that fails to support vehicle components when the vehicle is turned off. When the battery is replaced with the same or similar model, the defect allegedly continues.
Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit argue that Subaru was aware of the defect for years due to online consumer complaints and an internal service bulletin. Despite being aware of the issue, Subaru allegedly failed to warn customers of the defect.
“Subaru had a duty to disclose the true quality and reliability of the Class Vehicles because the knowledge of the Defect and its details were known and/or accessible only to Subaru; Subaru had superior knowledge and access to the relevant facts; and Subaru knew the facts were not known to, or reasonably discoverable by, Plaintiff and Class Members,” the Subaru class action lawsuit contends.
Subaru hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a class action settlement to resolve these allegations. The total settlement amount hasn’t been disclosed in settlement documents.
Under the terms of the Subaru battery drain settlement, all class members can receive an extended warranty for future qualifying battery failures.
For first battery replacements, the extended warranty covers 100% of the battery replacement cost for vehicles up to five years and 60,000 miles, or 50% of the battery replacement cost for vehicles over these benchmarks.
For subsequent battery replacements, the extended warranty covers 100% of replacement costs for five years or 60,000 miles, 80% of replacement costs for seven years or 84,000 miles, and 60% for eight years or 100,000 miles.
The settlement also provides cash reimbursement for past battery replacements, battery testing and related costs, such as towing, that class members paid for out of pocket. Class members can receive between 55% and 165% reimbursement for these expenses based on the number of owner-paid repairs and the vehicle’s age and mileage.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Nov. 5, 2022.
The final approval hearing for the Subaru battery drain settlement is scheduled for Nov. 29, 2022.
No claim form is required to receive extended warranty benefits.
In order to receive cash reimbursement, class members must submit a valid claim by May 8, 2023.
Who’s Eligible
Current and former owners and lessees of 2015-2020 Outback, 2015-2020 Forester, 2015-2020 Legacy, 2015-2020 WRX and 2019-2020 Ascent vehicles, excluding owners and lessees from Alaska or Hawaii
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Proof of purchase not applicable
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
05/08/2023
Case Name
Subaru Battery Drain Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 1:20-cv-03095-JHR-MJS in the District Court for the District of New Jersey
Final Hearing
11/29/2022
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Subaru Battery Settlement Administrator
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91305
Seattle, WA 98111
info@SubaruBatterySettlement.com
1-855-606-2625
Class Counsel
Matthew Mendelson
MAZIE SLATER KATZ & FREEMAN LLC
Defense Counsel
Neal Walters
BALLARD SPAHR LLP
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44 thoughts onSubaru battery drain class action settlement
My 2018 Cross Trek failed to start this afternoon. I had to have a friend jump start my engine with cables.
It seems that with my 2019 forester that the common problem is with vehicle search for key & the evaporative system doing test when car is not being operating (all while parked). My concern is not so much with battery warranty extended thank but what is the fix. Subaru need to update software somewhere in their system. Or this will continue to be an on going problem.
Should the Claim Form deadline read 03/09/2023 ? The article says “Estimated: 03/09/2022”
I had a 2020 Subaru Outback. I took it to Exeter Subaru 5 times for problems with the battery and they denied it was the battery. Every time I had to jump it I had problems with the car. The back door opened up 3 times while driving my dog almost feel out once a dog leash and othe things I kept in the car fell out on the highway when driving to dentist fell out and the car behind me was forced of the road. The car was a hazard .Exeter Subaru was no help at all. I called Subaru headquarters and talked to a person who opened a claim for me and said they had not received any other complaints about the battery. I placed 6 calls to him and turns out he just lied to me . The car was a Harvard on the road so I sold it at a loss and bought a 2022 Toyota rav 4. I have had 6 Subaru over the years and will never buy another one. They sold me a car that was dangerous to drive and didn’t care. Talked to my AG office in N.H. no help there. If you love your dog do not put him in the back.
Shocking to read, I was set on buying an outback but clearly now have to research further,
Subaru 2017 outback replaced battery about 18 months ago. Have to clean battery posts more frequently than normal because of buildup on posts. Have 63,083 miles on car,
I have a 2014 Outback and this happens all the time.
I qualify with two different vehicles. Only I don’t because I’m a do it yourself kind of person. Jump start get a new battery. Not worth the brain damage finding receipts or the value of my time. Extended warranty who really cares. Lawyers are the ones really making out. Subaru should just give to anyone that bought those years.
What about the 2019 Crosstrek. I have to fork out 220 dollars for an OEM Battery. 3 year old battery should hold out longer than this
What about the Crosstrek? My daughter had to call for a jump 2-3 times on a year old car then was told to buy a new battery.
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