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Car owners have secured a Subaru class action settlement resolving claims that connecting rod bearings caused premature engine failure.
If you owned or leased a 2012 through 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX or STi with an EJ-series 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, you could benefit from this class action settlement.
Lead plaintiffs accused the car maker of selling vehicles with an engine defect in a pair of class action lawsuits. According to the Subaru class action lawsuits, affected vehicles experienced premature engine failure due to a defect known to Subaru.
The Subaru class action lawsuit claimed a defect caused the connecting rod and main bearing in the engine to fail far sooner than expected. The repair to the Subaru engine defect is costly, alleged the plaintiffs, amounting to nearly $6,000 for one Subaru Impreza owner.
The Subaru engine defect is reportedly caused by a subpar connecting rod and bearings that begin to disintegrate and shed metal into the engine. As the oil becomes contaminated, the engine begins to suffer, with owners reporting knocking and shuddering.
Subaru owners alleged that although the defect is present at the time the vehicle is sold, repairs are not usually necessary until just after the vehicle warranty expires, leaving Class Members to pick up the costs.
The car maker agreed to settle the Subaru engine defect class action lawsuit without admitting any wrongdoing.
Under the terms of the class action settlement, 2012 through 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX and STi owners and lessees are entitled to an extended Powertrain Limited Warranty of either an additional eight years or up to 100,000 miles.
Additionally, Subaru has agreed to pay the out-of-pocket cost for repairs made by Class Members to their vehicles related to the alleged defect.
Class Members who had engine repairs made at an authorized Subaru dealer, can get 100 percent reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.
Subaru owners who went to an independent shop for engine repairs are subject to a $3,500 to $6,500 cap depending on the repair claimed.
The extended warranty will apply automatically to Class Members. Class Members seeking reimbursement for repairs must provide proof, including receipts, financial statements, or invoices.
The deadline for Class Members to exclude themselves or object to the Subaru engine defect class action settlement is April 8, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include those who leased or purchased a “model year 2012 through 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX and STi vehicles equipped with an EJ-series 15 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, manufactured between October 11, 2011, and November 16, 2016, and bearing vehicle identification numbers (VIN) ending with CG203168 and up for 5-door models, and CG006225 through H9826807 for 4- door models.” Vehicles must have been purchased in the continental United States, including Alaska.
Potential Award
100% reimbursement or up to $6,500.
Class Members who paid out-of-pocket for engine repairs at an authorized Subaru dealer, can file a claim for 100 percent reimbursement for their expenses. Those who had the engine repaired at an independent shop, can file a claim for $3,500 to $6,500 depending on the repair needed.
In addition, the settlement offers up to $90 in reimbursement for Class Members who needed to rent a car while their Subaru was being repaired.
Proof of Purchase
All Class Members will automatically receive an extended Powertrain Warranty. Class Members seeking reimbursement for repairs must provide proof, including invoices, bank statements, or receipts.
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
05/22/2019
Case Name
Salcedo v. Subaru of America Inc. and Augustine v. Subaru of America, Inc., Case No. 1:17-cv-08173, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Final Hearing
06/05/2019
UPDATE: The Subaru Engine Failure Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on June 5, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
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68 thoughts onSubaru Engine Failure Class Action Settlement
I have a 2011 Impreza sti. I have to replace my pistons, rings, and gaskets due to failed engine problems. Do I qualify?
Kyle – This is my understanding: (1) the extended warranty applies to all applicable vehicles regardless of the class action automatically (you do not have to do anything). (2) You are only eligible for $5500 max in repairs if you had all of the documentation squared away, not $20K. (3) It is required that you at least took the car in to get a diagnostic estimate from a Subaru dealer. Even if you did get the diagnostic but did get estimate to perform a diagnostic, that would be enough to satisfy the requirement for reimbursement of your non-dealer-made repairs.
I have a 2013 Subaru wrx and my engine failed at 50,311 miles. After bringing this to a professional garage that I have been to before, they informed me that my motor failed due to failure to main bearings within. I paid close to 20,000$ to upgrade my motor with forged components fearing that if I took the cheap way out and put a stock motor back in my car that it would fail again. I have all of my receipts for proof of the work that was just done to my car. A couple months after I fixed my car I got this letter in the mail saying that basically everything I just did to my car would have been paid for and I would have gotten an extended warranty if I had went to Subaru for diagnosis and repair. I still have my motor that blew up and they will not even look at it to diagnose it unless it is in the vehicle. Even though the motor has identification on it matching to my vehicle. Therefore I’m out of luck apparently. I’m not going to give up though because with the money I’ve put into this amateur sports car I could be driving a Porsche. I have the motor the proof, everything needed other than Subaru’s diagnosis, and they will not stand behind me. Never will I buy a Subaru again and I recommend that no one else buy these p.o.s. either.
This is what happened to my 2013 Chevy Malibu had metal shaving in the oil and engine it cost almost $8,000
to replace the engine at the Chevy dealership
I had a 2007 Tribeca that blew up… is it same motor? Could not afford to fix it when it happened in 2014. Still sitting in back yard
I submitted my claim form. But i didnt recieve any indication that it was recieved. How do we know that the claims form was recieved? I send it online along with my email with the assumption that once recieved i would get an emial alert.
You should’ve gotten an email stating your claim is being processed with a case #. That’s what they did in my situation.
I have a 2011 impreza wrx sti, and its only at 65k miles and the knocking started happening, i need help please…
(Only 16 and cant afford to repair)
Are the forester with turbo engine similar to wrx included?
Why the cutoff of 2012? 2010 to 2014 all have the same engine. Mine is sitting in the garage with 93k and can’t afford the repair bill.
I have a 2014 Subaru Forester and my daughter has a 2011 Subaru Forester, both of which exhibit Engine knocking on startup, but the dealer says that the condition it “normal.” Both vehicle’s are in the 120,000 mileage range, but I’m afraid that engine failure is eminent. What can I do?