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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
Hello, To Who it may Concern,Writing you about are 2013 Subaru WRX STI we put a new whole new timing kit and it’s still don’t start and it left me walking I heard there a lawsuit for this kind of car they replace they said a new replace a small block a week after I Brough this car now it doing the same thing and my car has $82.000, miles this is that fair I still own a lot on car and still doing same thing over and over. Can someone respond me ASAP thank you…..Jose Martinez and Joseph Escojeda .
It looks like the June 5 Fairness Hearing resulted in a Final Approval with an effective date of July 19, 2019 with a “deadline for claim decisions” to be Sept 17, 2019. Thus — as I understand it — all claims will either be paid or informed that they will not be paid by that Sept date. The only thing that could derail that is if SOA appeals which is unlikely as I understand it.
Thank you for the info, this is super helpful. I’ve been waiting for news on my claim and checking the mailbox everyday for a $6,000 reimbursement check for my 2012 STI
this happen to me in july i called corporate subaru and they told me that im not getting any money back i spent 5 thousand dollars they said i was supposed to do it in may deadline so they not giving any of us money the courts need to make another lawsuit we are all screwed
If you do not submit your claim form on or before the deadline of 5/22/19 you will be denied. I just received my response from SOA stating that I am denied reimbursement (over $6000 in repairs) because the claim was not submitted on or before then. My rod bearing failure occurred in July 2019 (’13 STI).
Has anyone heard results from the June 5 Fairness Hearing?
08 sti spun bearingv@50 ,000 cost me over $10k, and SOA says I’m SOL ?
This is such bullshit. I have a 2011 WRX with the EJ25 and had this exact isuue… my vin and year dont fit within the requirements of the class action even though the late 2011s were the first ones to get the bum motors… I’m lookin at atleast 6k for a new motor with the issues resolved so I won’t have to worry about this in the future if I keep the car. In the mean time I’m stuck making a payment on a car I cant even drive and subaru refuses to do anything but try and bend me over for around 10k to fix it.
As long as your cars Serial Number is within the range specified. (Serial # range is stated for each model in the Lawsuit details)
Hi, I’m aware that today marks the day for the FAIRNESS HEARING. ?
Is this the final Hearing?
In updates on the case. thanks!
When are we Notified of the Approved claim under the Class Action Lawsuit? and what will next steps look like for someone like myself who is still awaiting repairs to be had on my vehicle?
My 2004 at 45k miles had piston failure. Had to replace the engine with the cheapest I could finds at $4500.
If the dealer wants receipts for the oil changes where I get my oil changes done, and i dont have any since i do them my self do i qualify?
2015 sti
I have been battling Subaru on this EXACT thing for the last 6 months and was quoted $11,000 in repairs which is now all being done for free – you need to get your receipts reprinted from where ever you purchase the oil from (if it’s Fleet Farm, you need to look at your bank statements and provide exact dates then wait 3 weeks). Then write down the date and milage for when you changed your oil on the receipt and send it off. I personally have the most sour taste in my mouth with Subaru and plan to get rid of this car and mark my words, will NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER again give Subaru any of my money. Never. Again.
I have a 2013 Forester XT with 60k miles and the EJ25 turbo engine that just had this exact failure. Even though it is within the same years and engine class, Subaru said they will not warranty any repairs. Do I have a case?