Subaru low-pressure fuel pumps class action settlement

A Subaru settlement resolves claims that Denso fuel pumps in the brand’s vehicles caused vehicle failures, engine damage and more.

The settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of certain 2018-2020 Subaru Impreza, Outback, Legacy, Forester, Ascent, BRZ and WRX vehicles and certain 2017-2020 Subaru Impreza, Outback, Legacy, Forester, Ascent, Crosstrek, BRZ and WRX vehicles equipped with defective Denso fuel pumps. Drivers can use the VIN lookup tool on the settlement website to determine if their vehicle is part of this settlement.

According to the class action lawsuit, Subaru equipped some of its vehicles with defective Denso fuel pumps that could cause low pressure, leading to engine stalling, sputtering and shutdown and, possibly, a crash.

Subaru of America is an automotive manufacturer that sells vehicles for both outdoor and domestic lifestyles.

Under the terms of the Subaru settlement, drivers can receive multiple benefits, such as an extended replacement parts limited warranty for replaced low-pressure fuel pumps, a customer support program to support problems with original equipment low-pressure fuel pumps, a loaner/towing program for vehicles undergoing fuel pump repairs and reimbursement of certain out-of-pocket expenses. 

The exclusion and objection deadline is Oct. 29, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 18, 2024.

Many of the benefits from the settlement do not require a claim form. 

However, to receive reimbursement, class members must submit a valid claim form within 90 days of the court’s final approval order. Based on a final approval hearing date of Nov. 18, 2024, the tentative claim deadline is Feb. 16, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Current and former owners and lessees of certain 2018-2020 Subaru Impreza, Outback, Legacy, Forester, Ascent, BRZ and WRX vehicles and certain 2017-2020 Subaru Impreza, Outback, Legacy, Forester, Ascent, Crosstrek, BRZ and WRX vehicles equipped with defective Denso fuel pumps

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Vehicle VIN and repair records

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

02/16/2025 (estimated)

Case Name

Cohen, et al., v. Subaru of America, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:20-cv-08442-JHR-AMD, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Final Hearing

11/18/2024

Settlement Website

SubaruFuelPumpsSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Subaru Fuel Pumps Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91497
Seattle, WA 98111
[email protected]
844-552-0070

Class Counsel

James E Cecchi
Caroline Bartlett
CARELLA BYRNE CECCHI BRODY & AGNELLO PC

Christopher A Seeger
Christopher L Ayers
SEEGER WEISS LLP

W. Daniel “Dee” Miles III
Demet Basar
BEASLEY ALLEN, CROW METHVIN PORTIS & MILES PC

Defense Counsel

Homer B Ramsey
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP

Daniel R W Rustmann
BUTZEL LONG PC