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Mazda class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Plaintiff Francis J. Farina has filed a class action lawsuit against Mazda Motor of America Inc. and Keffer Mazda.
- Why: Mazda allegedly conceals a dangerous valve stem defect that causes excessive oil consumption.
- Where: The Mazda class action lawsuit was filed in North Carolina federal court.
A new Mazda class action lawsuit alleges certain vehicles have defective valve stem seals that allow oil leakage that can cause “voluminous” oil consumption, putting the vehicle at an increased risk of engine failure.
Plaintiff Francis J. Farina says the Mazda valve stem defect allows engine oil to leak into the affected vehicles’ combustion chamber.
As a result, the class action lawsuit says, the vehicles consume excessive engine oil between regular oil change intervals, increasing the potential risk of engine failure, violating federal emissions standards and causing other damage to the engine and engine components.
Farina alleges Mazda and Mazda dealerships have conspired to conceal and hide this known, dangerous defect.
The Mazda class action lawsuit alleges the following 2021 vehicles may contain the valve stem defect:
- CX-30
- CX-5
- CX-9
- Mazda3
- Mazda6
Mazda class action says automaker knows about defect but conceals severity from public
Farina says he purchased a new 2021 Mazda6 in April 2021 and kept “meticulous notes of his oil consumption and changes.” When he challenged the Mazda dealership about the vehicle’s excessive oil consumption, he was told the issue would not cause any immediate damage and the vehicle could be safely driven.
This guidance was reportedly based on a technical service bulletin that instructed dealers to explain Mazda would top off or replace the engine oil level at no charge until a complete repair procedure is announced.
The technical service bulletin allegedly downplays the risk of “voluminous oil consumption that cannot be reasonably anticipated or predicted,” which can cause engine failure and damage the vehicles’ emissions components, according to the class action lawsuit.
Farina says Mazda would have learned about the valve stem defect during pre-release testing. However, the motor company failed to remedy the issue before producing and selling the vehicles, the Mazda class action lawsuit alleges.
Numerous consumer complaints about excessive oil consumption have subsequently been made about the affected Mazda vehicles, Farina says.
The class action lawsuit asserts claims for civil conspiracy and breach of implied and express warranties.
Another Mazda class action has been filed over an alleged defect in certain 2021 model year vehicles that can allegedly cause them to “unexpectedly fail while in operation.”
What do you think about the allegations in this Mazda class action lawsuit? Tell us about it in the comments.
Farina is represented by Raymond M. DiGuiseppe of The DiGuiseppe Law Firm PC and Joseph A. O’Keefe of McLeod Brunger PLLC.
The Mazda class action lawsuit is Francis J. Farina, et al. v. Mazda Motor of America Inc., et al., Case No. 3:23-cv-00050, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte Division.
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12 thoughts onMazda class action lawsuit alleges defective valve stem seals allow oil leakage
Good morning,
I am inquiring about a class action lawsuit against Mazda. I currently own a Mazda 2011 CX-9, and the transfer case is going to cost me approximately over $3000 to fix. I want to know if there is a current lawsuit, how can I go about joining it.
Today our 2021 Mazda CX-5 oil light came on and the dealer zipped it into service, gave us a loaner and said it would be “weeks to months before we would get our CX-5 Carbon back after they replace the valve stem seals”. When we read about the lawsuit we were shocked! They knew about this before we purchased our vehicle 1/4/21. We want to join the class action lawsuit if possible.
I purchased a 2021 CX9 SIGNATURE and I am dealing with this exact issue, my oil light comes every 1,500 miles give or take and I have to add more oil.
My 2021 CX-5 Turbo with 13,800 miles on it seems to have the same problem. Oil light comes on and dip stick shows oil is low. Dealer is nice about it (not the dealer’s fault) and topped oil off. Technician at dealer also said Mazda is aware of the problem. Owners need a fix though, not just more oil and a recommendation for crazy-frequent oil changes.
Thanks to Google search we were able to research this information just in time before we were about to purchase our Mazda cx5. We had gone as far as putting our $500 deposit down and after reading about the class action suit, we canceled the whole deal.
2022 cx30 turbo-same problem. I’m terrified when my warranty runs out
Purchased my CX9 in June 2021 been having low engine oil light on repeatedly. It only has 32,700 miles on it and I can’t tell you how many $100 oils changes I have had it’s ridiculous. The dealership says it’s no big deal but I have seen the bulletins where they have been told to say that.
My 2021 with 22,201 miles has had the oil light come in 3 times.
Called my dealer each time and they always have an excuse.
“Turbo’s burn more oil”
“Need oil changes every 3,000”
“Aftermarket filter”
I was told to check oil every 2 weeks or 1,000 miles.
Sister has same car, no problems.
I purchased my 2021 Mazda 3 2.5L Turbo Sedan on 2/24/2021. I don’t drive much so it took me until 11/28/22 to have my 1st oil change at around 2400 Miles And nothing was Mentioned about the Oil issue or the TSB’s. While driving my car on 5/17/2023 the Instrument Panel lit up with Low Oil Pressure and my Phone also Alerted me. I pulled into a Station to Check and it was Below the Bottom hole and white smoke was coming from the dipstick tube! My car was at 4,565 miles or so. I took it to the dealership on 5/18 /2023 where they charged me $101 for an oil change. When I asked the Tech about the oil issue he told me the Turbo uses oil and I should have my oil changed every 1,700 miles!, That’s every 2 months if you drive 30 miles a day. Then I looked into the issue online and Found Mazda Knew about the Turbo Valve Stem Seal since the TBS’s were issued before I bought my car. I like my car ,But now I don’t Trust going anywhere. We shouldn’t have this bulls__t when we buy a New car. I want it Fixed. So pissed right now!
Wow unf***real. Everything everyone is saying I’m having the same issue
With my 2020 3 hatchback awd. Im almost at 30k miles. They replaced one of the valve stem but it still is consuming oil. Its clock work one month after my oil changed I get an alert, and the dip stick has barely any oil on it. They keep telling me
It’s normal, I’m so pissed I’m gonna drive my car through the front door of the dealership.
This happen to me! Fixed it the 1st time and now even 3 years later it happen again
Had mine fixed in May, this is what I’m worried about, a repeat.