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Updates:
- The deadline to submit a reimbursement claim has been extended to March 23, 2023.
- The deadline to submit a reimbursement claim has been extended to March 21, 2023.
- Final approval was granted for this class action settlement on Dec. 20, 2022.
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Toyota agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles were equipped with a defective Denso fuel pump.
The class action lawsuit settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of various Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Vehicles covered by the settlement are classified as either subject vehicles covered by a recall, additional vehicles equipped with Denso fuel pumps and special service campaign vehicles.
In November 2020, Toyota announced the expanded recall of 2.7 million Lexus and Toyota vehicles — covering nearly every model made by the two brands. The recall was due to a faulty Denso fuel pump that can allegedly crack and degrade. This defect may result in rough engine running, engines that fail to start and engine stalling at low speeds.
Numerous consumers took legal action against Toyota and Denso, arguing that the brands knew about the defect long before the recall but still refused to cover fuel pump repairs under warranty. As a result, drivers were allegedly forced to pay for costly engine repairs out of pocket.
The plaintiffs also challenge Toyota’s handling of the fuel pump recall. The owners and lessees claim that, when the company initiated the recall in January 2020, they should have included all 2.7 million vehicles eventually included in the expanded recall. By failing to include these vehicles in the initial recall, plaintiffs claim that Toyota was “extremely reckless.”
Toyota and Denso haven’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve these allegations. Though the total settlement sum is not known, Toyota agreed to pay $28.5 million in settlement funds.
Under the terms of the Toyota and Lexus Denso fuel pump class action settlement, class members can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket repairs, an extended warranty, a customer support program and loaner/towing coverage.
Class members can receive reimbursement for fuel pump repairs they paid for out-of-pocket before the settlement notice date. Claimants must include documentation of these repairs and proof that they were denied coverage under warranty by a Toyota dealership.
Future fuel pump repairs will be covered under the settlement’s extended warranty. The warranty covers fuel pumps for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Class members who receive repairs under the extended warranty can also receive coverage for loaner vehicles and vehicle towing.
The deadline for exclusion is Dec. 2, 2022.
The deadline for objection is Nov. 25, 2022.
The final approval hearing in the Toyota and Lexus Denso fuel pump class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Dec. 14, 2022.
The deadline to file a claim form is March 23, 2023.
Who’s Eligible
Current and former owners and lessees of various Toyota and Lexus vehicles
Vehicles covered by the settlement are classified as either subject vehicles covered by a recall, additional vehicles equipped with Denso fuel pumps and special service campaign vehicles
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Documentation of repairs and proof that they were denied coverage under warranty by a Toyota dealership
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
03/23/2023
Case Name
Sharon Cheng, et al. v. Toyota Motor Corp., et al., Case No. :20-cv-00629-WFK-JRC in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Final Hearing
12/14/2022
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Cheng v. Toyota Motors
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration
Po Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
833-512-2318
Class Counsel
W. Daniel Miles III
Demet Basar
BEASLEY ALLEN CROW METHVIN PORTIS & MILES PC
Defense Counsel
John P. Hooper
Eric Gladbach
KING & SPALDING LLP
Daniel R.W. Rustmann
BUTZEL LONG PC
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31 thoughts onToyota, Lexus defective fuel pump class action settlement
Toyota ENGINE OIL SLUDGE FAILURES victimized thousands but this issue was ignored nationwide. Vehicle we bought RAV-4 for our mother failed … local mechanic had the integrity to inform us that the vehicle at time of failure was within (still covered) the Toyota Powertrain Warranty limits by more than 6,000 miles. I explained to him that the symptoms were similar to overheating but mom had only driven 2 miles that day of failure. He tested the entire cooling system, found it to be operating properly, water pump fine, belts fine, and system fully filled with coolant. ……….. We had the vehicle towed 65 miles to the nearest Toyota Dealer, ADVANTAGE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP in Barboursville, WV. …. After 3 days waiting we went back and was informed by the service mgr ‘Bill Terry’ that the vehicle radiator had a leak and failure was from overheating. When we asked to see the radiator he informed us Toyota had removed it and thrown it in the scrap pile. WHO WOULD BELIEV THAT! I asked to see that pile and pulled the radiator out. I was shown the radiator and coolant level by the first mechanic the radiator was full and the coolant level including the overflow container were properly topped off. But NOW at ADVANTAGE a vehicle that had not been driven, but was towed to the Dealer magically had a hole in the radiator with the screw used to make it still in the hole. Obviously, with the hoses now long-removed, the radiator was mostly empty with only drops of residual coolant leaking out when picked up. TOYOTA refused to cover repairs. I contacted TOYOTA OF NORTH AMERICA and explained the matter. The rep stated they would abide by the dealers decision. I asked, “EVEN IF YOUR DEALER’S SVC MGR IS BEING DISHONEST, YOU WILL STILL BACK HIM.” And was stunned by the reply, “No matter what, we will accept the dealer’s decision. A short while later FAMILIES BEGAN TO GET KILLED IN TOYOTA VEHICLES as a result of ignition and engine problems where the cars accelerated even if driver turned ignition off. TOYOTA’S RESPONSE WAS FOR YEARS THAT THE DRIVERS WERE MISTAKENLY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. …. Gist of this is, WHEN TOYOTA LIES THEIR VICTIMS DIE. Toyota lied to Mom … Bill Terry stated he would replace her Rav-4 engine for $7,500. I drove to Cincinnati and purchased a used engine for $350 and the first mechanic installed it for $250. Mom continued to drive it until she was killed while a passenger in an auto accident. NEVER TRUST TOYOTA or any of their staff. I’ve had Toyota’s that gave us SUPERB service. But I SHALL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA PRODUCT NO MATTER THE BRAND AND I SHALL CONTINUE TO PUBLISH THE FACTS OF THEIR DISHONESTY WITH OUR FAMILY AS LONG AS I HAVE THE ABILITY TO SO DO.
I have a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and received a recall notice. My dealer made me an appointment and I went there expecting to wait a few hours but was told shortly that the replacement would mean I had to leave it overnight. Thank goodness they rented vehicles. I was given a vehicle to drive home and told if I did not return it in 24 hrs or less I would be charged for the whole rental. Thank You Toyota At least there was no charge. Toyota did do what they were obligated to.
I have a Tundra and never expected any issues but unfortunately I’ve been dealing with problems recently. Please add me.
please add me
Have 2010 Lexus RX350 very good strong made vehicle
Please add me
Have a 2011 Camry. On the list?
I have a toyota. Worse car ever.
But add me please.
We bought a 2020 Rav 4. How do we know if it is equipped with said fuel pump? Will Toyota ask for a recall?
Add me
What should I do if Lexus already replaced my fuel pump in June 2021, it failed again and was replaced by Car Max July 2022 and has failed again and is currently in the shop? I don’t feel safe driving this vehicle (it literally stops running while I’m driving it) and based on previous replacements I do not believe the car can be fixed. I used your OQ code and my vin number is a match for this lawsuit.