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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
MY ’13 STI experienced rod bearing failure in July 2019 with 65,000 miles. I saw that there was this class action settlement and submitted my claim paperwork after getting my car fixed at a Subaru dealership (took the dealership over 3 weeks to fix my vehicle). I received the bill from the Subaru dealership which had all of the relevant information required per the claim form in early August and submitted the claim to SOA on 8/14/19. I recently received my response from SOA last week (9/20/19) and I am getting denied reimbursement as the claim was submitted after 5/22/2019. I called SOA this morning (9/24/19) to see if there was any wiggle room with this date seeing as the failure and fixes occurred after the claim submission date. There isn’t any wiggle room with these dates, if you submit any claim paperwork after 5/22/19 you will automatically be denied by SOA and will be SOL.
What should have happened is that you should have had your car fixed by the Subaru dealer under the extended warranty at no cost to you (as long as under 100k miles, properly maintained, etc.). It is the dealer that is in error, and not SOA, I think. You should go back to the dealer to request reimbursement for what should have been a warranty item. Show them the details of the new extended warranty (maybe they were not aware of it since it is new?). If they won’t reimburse you and can not explain to your satisfaction why this was not a warranty item, then you may want to issue small-claims lawsuit against the dealer (not SOA).
I agree with F. My firend’s ’12 WRX failed in June 2019. His car was at the dealer for about 2 months as I had told him about the lawsuit and that the warranty was extended to 100K. The dealer wouldn’t start the work until SOA confirmed that this was true. They finally approved the fix and he didn’t have to pay a dime. You absolutely should be getting your money back. Talk to the dealer and SOA.
We got denied because it happened after 100000 miles should send in the second review?
Same this is happing to us. My boyfriend had a 2013 WRX and the engine went at 102k and SOA is only offering to help with $2000 of the $8000 cost to rebuild. We have only had the car two years and had no idea of this issue when we bought the car. We would have never gotten it if we known it would only last two years. So now with a 16k loan and $6k to fix it we are totally screwed. Even if the car was in perfect condition it’s barley even worth half of the amount we own and cost of repairs. I truly think they shouldn’t be selling these cars considering they are mainly attracted by young guys and girls just starting their lives and now putting us in some major debt for something that Subaru should’ve taken care of. If anyone had any advice, please let me know. Any would help. We just got the bad news today and the dealer has had our car for over two weeks now.
I called the provided number and was told that all notifications have been sent by the required 9/17/19 date but not to expect the mail up to 9/27/19. My claim is for a non-dealer-repair reimbursement, and that the notification sent to me (not yet received, though) was neither a check or denial but a request for additional documentation. Most people will get a check or denial.
I think this will be my situation as well then. I was told roughly this same thing but that it could be up to 30 days to receive the notice but yesterday was informed a letter was sent out 9/17/19 so perhaps it could show up as early as 9/20/19.
I received my letter yesterday and was given an option to accept X amount for repairs, contest it or something else. I check marked the box saying I’d accept it and sent it back. Was told I should receive payment within 2 weeks of them receiving the letter back.
I bought mine used and basically stock but I guess the previous owner had an accessport that never got unmarried so I got a letter saying that Subaru won’t reimburse me because of ECU modification. I guess I’m not getting my $5,800 back…
Did you have a Subaru dealer perform the repair and is that how they discovered the car had an accessport?
I currently own a 2013 WRX and my engine just died. It made a rattling/chattering noise and that was it. I was told by the mechanic the connecting rod broke. My car has 71,000 miles. I, too, was not aware of this defect until I researched the engine. Unfortunately, I did not retain any receipts of my oil changes, like most people, but did perform them on a regular basis. I am in the process of having my car towed a second time to a subaru dealer to see what the verdict is. I would like to know how many people that have proof of their oil changes every 3-5,000 miles and still had their engine fail. I don’t know what to do at this point because I see you needed receipts for your oil changes in order to reap the benefits of the last settlement. I am definitely contacting a lawyer to see what my options are because obviously the defect in this particular engine is what cause my engine failure. I will definitely fight to the end! This is unacceptable!
Per VI.A.1, you are eligible for an extended warranty, which would likely allow for a warranty repair at a Subaru dealer, for a period of 100K miles/8 years if your car is part of the settlement class — PERIOD. Per VI.A.5, this ‘extended warranty’ is subject to the ‘maintenance booklet’; HOWEVER, there is no requirement for you to provide proof that all of this required maintenance was properly/timely performed (i.e., oil changes or anything else). The only maintenance items that would be applicable are anything that the Subaru dealer finds that implies/shows that the maintenance schedule was not being followed. Additionally, The section that is very specific about “failure to comply with the oil and oil filter … maintenance requirements …” is section VI.B.5 — HOWEVER, this section VI.B is only applicable to “Reimbursement for Repairs” which is not applicable to you — you only want the Subaru dealer to fix it under the new extended warranty (not be reimbursed for previous expenses). There is also section II.11 that has a list of “aftermarket modifications” that would exclude your car from the extended warranty eligibility. Hence, you should be okay. Please reply back with the Subaru dealer informs you when you take it is. Thanks.
Has anyone received any form of payment or denial letter yet in this case? I’m waiting for my reimbursement check to arrive, trying to be optimistic as it is still roughly a month out until they need to respond to my claim.
I haven’t received any mail/email/phone call from anyone regarding mine either. It would have been nice to at least get some sort of confirmation after submitting and then even a generic follow up email to let us know what’s happening
I called the contact number and they told me my paperwork has been accepted and all denials or checks will be mailed. I was hoping they would act sooner rather than later
I just received an email from Subaru stating my reimbursement has been sent and that I will be receiving it within 7 days
Did you have the repair work done at a Subaru dealer? My local subie shops were scheduling 3+ months out so I went to a different shop and then decided to build it out. I’m worried the’yll use any little thing to deny the claim but trying to be optimistic. I haven’t heard anything either way yet.
Something is in the mail today
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Lucky you…Im not supposed to receive my notification letter for 15-30 days once the next batch is sent out (probably last second on the final day for notifications). My letter also will not come with reimbursement. Letters are received and then I have to respond to the letter. This shit is ridiculous. Ill never even think of owning another Subaru the rest of my life
How do you know you dot denied and that your coming out in the next batch?
Why did the email come from? I haven’t received any notice yet.
When will I receive a notice that my will be paid?
I was Denied, because I took my car to my local mechanic,who by the way is ase certified and far more compadent than the mechanics at the Subaru dealership…which by the way is over 100 miles away from me… having my car towed there would have cost way to much! Best part is I’m also ase certified,and used to build race motors in my younger day! I’ve decided to get my attorney involved…now I’m going to hit them with endangering my life!…..useing faulty parts, faulty airbags,not to mention 2 transmissions with under 40000 miles… When the judge See’s 2 ase certified mechanics in front of him, he’ll be asking Subaru of America why they are wasting his time!!!Buyer be ware…. Subaru is a complete piece of shit company!!!!….and I’m going to stick it to them!!!!
Dean Manley: Was the reason for your rejection because it was never presented to a Subaru dealer first? Or was it something else?
I bought a 2014 Crosstrek with 40,000miles in October 2018, and 15,000miles later in August 2019, the engine died in traffic. I’ve been quoted 8 grand from Subaru. I also dont qualify for the Class action suit.
Hello, I own a 14 WRX, about two years ago, I took my car in for an oil change to one of my local Subaru dealers, then three days later my bearings gave out on my way to work at about 68k miles. My car has been sitting on my driveway ever since. Cant afford to fix it. Since I was told that it may cost up to 8k to fix. I love my car, as this was my daily for work.
What are your suggestions? Tired of seen my Subaru sitting on my Driveway.
My 2015 wrx just experienced engine failure at 65,000 miles, 5000 past the warranty. Dealer says it’s the control rod. Sounds just like the lawsuit only I have the 2.0 liter engine instead of the 2.5. Waiting to hear what Subaru will do but not hopeful. We were looking to buy an Ascent but now I’m thinking I may never buy another Subaru.
This just happened to me as well. I have a 2018 Subaru STI with 21K. Total engine failure due to a lower rod bearing going out. SOA denied my claim and will need to proceed with legal action. Such a hunk of junk!
Subaru what garbage !!! Faulty /leaky power steering which I fixed myself now this. 2017 STI few digits out of law suite not modified and they are denying warranty. @ Austin what was the reason you were denied was your car modified? I would like to start of a suite on them . Got in touch with one of the lawyers from the class action suite but he needs more people. Contact me here if you are still having issues phillippewhite@gmail.com
I didn’t see this until now. I have a 13 WRX that experienced main bearing failure at 11,000 miles. What are my options?