Mazda class action lawsuit overview:ย
- Who: Plaintiff Matt Cauller filed a class action lawsuit against Mazda Motor of America Inc. d/b/a Mazda North American Operations and Mazda Motor Corporation.ย
- Why: Cauller claims Mazda knowingly sold certain vehicles with a dangerous engine defect.ย
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court.ย
A new class action lawsuit alleges that Mazda knowingly exposed the purchasers of hundreds of thousands of vehicles to a dangerous engine defect.ย
Plaintiff Matt Caullerโs class action lawsuit claims Mazda failed to disclose that its SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engines equipped in certain of its model year 2018-2021 Mazda6, 2021-2024 Mazda3 and CX-30, 2016-2023 CX-9, 2019-2024 CX-5, and 2022-2024 CX-50 vehicles were defective.ย
Cauller says the alleged engine defect causes the engine to leak coolant, which causes the engine to overheat and leads to โcatastrophic engine failure.โย
โBecause of the Engine Defect, Mazdaโs advertising about the safety and dependability of the Class Vehicles is untrue and materially misleading,โ the Mazda class action says.ย
Cauller wants to represent a class of South Carolina consumers who purchased or leased in the state a class vehicle with a SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine.ย
Mazda admits existence of engine defect, class action claimsย
Mazda has admitted to the existence of the engine defect via a series of technical service bulletins, yet has failed to warn consumers, extend the vehiclesโ warranty, or issue a recall, the Mazda class action alleges.ย
โMazda has long known of the Engine Defect. It has amassed years of research, data, and Engine Defect warranty claims,โ the Mazda class action claims.ย
Cauller claims Mazda is guilty of unjust enrichment and fraudulent omission and violating Southย Carolinaโs Unfair Trade Practices Act and state codes regarding breach of express warranty and breach of implied warranty of merchantability.ย
The plaintiff demands a jury trial and requests declaratory and injunctive relief and an award of actual and statutory damages for himself and all class members.ย
A group of consumers filed a separate class action lawsuit against Mazda earlier this year over claims the automaker sold certain vehicles equipped with defective infotainment systems.
Have you purchased a Mazda vehicle equipped with a SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by Timothy G. Blood, Paula R. Brown and Jennifer L. MacPherson of Blood Hurst & OโReardon, LLP and W. Daniel โDeeโ Miles, III, H. Clay Barnett, III, J. Mitch Williams, Dylan T. Martin and Trent H. Mann of Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.ย
The Mazda class action lawsuit is Cauller, et al. v. Mazda Motor of America Inc., Case No. 8:24-cv-01807, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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516 thoughts onMazda class action claims thousands of vehicles have engine defect
I have a Mazda CX5 2022 signature AWD. What are the next steps for me?
This vehicle is not part of the failed batch.
I purchased a 2022 Cx-5
I recently purchased a 2023 Mazda 3. Should I be concerned and if so, what are my next steps to make sure my car messes up?
That should have read should my car mess up or or future issues. Iโve only had the car about three months.
This vehicle is not part of an engine recall nor does it have any infotainment issues. Do nothing
2021 mazda cx5 skyactive perking when you stop and then go
I purchased a 2021 Mazda 3 turbo hatchback in Jan. 2021.
I had a 2013 Mazda CX-9 which had the 6 cylinder 3.0 L. Ford Eco Boost engine. Itโs the same story. Coolant leaks into the engine, and the motor has to be replaced. If one reads CarComplaints.com there are plenty of consumers hit with this issue. Iโm surprised Mazda doesnโt have a class action suit for this as well.
This vehicle has nothing to do with modern mazda vehicles, ford left the picture in 2013.
I have a Madza CX5 2024 do I need to be concern?
No. Its fine. Its absolutely perfect, best vehicle on the market dont let anyone tell you different.
I have 2018 cx5 gt. my stop and go acceleration is always been juking for me since day 1. best way to describe it, is when you step on the gas pedal after you stop, rpm goes up before the car start to take notice to accelerate.
unscrew the tightener. spray a cleaner inside your air intake
I own a 2019 Mazda CX-9 with that Skyactiv-G turbo 2.5L engine. I havenโt seen this issue but itโs good to be aware going forward
I own a 2020 CX5, thus for no known problems .