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A federal class action lawsuit claims Lexus and Toyota vehicles produced after 2006 have defective HVAC evaporators whose coating peels off and blows into the cabin as toxic aluminum hydroxide.
Toxic Lexus/Toyota HVAC Evaporator Class Action Lawsuit
By Mike Holter
A federal class action lawsuit claims Lexus and Toyota vehicles produced after 2006 have defective HVAC evaporators whose coating peels off and blows into the cabin as toxic aluminum hydroxide. According to the Lexus/Toyota HVAC evaporator class action lawsuit, the evaporators are present in the vehicles to stop mold and mildew from forming in the air ventilation system. Due to corrosion, however, the aluminum hydroxide coating in the HVAC evaporators begin to peel of and are emitted into the vehicle’s cabin as a white particulate through the ventilation system.
The Lexus HVAC class action lawsuit says the automakers knew about the alleged defect because they sent out a letter dated March 25, 2010 that stated in part: “Due to unexpected corrosion of HVAC evaporators, some owners of Lexus vehicles may experience aluminum hydroxide emitting from the ventilation system. Aluminum hydroxide is widely used in digestive medicines as antacid. Our understanding is that aluminum is not accumulated in the human body so that aluminum excess intake does not produce any harmful effects on the body.”
The Plaintiffs in the the Lexus defective HVAC class action lawsuit disagree, however, stating the aluminum hydroxide particulates caused extensive damage to their vehicles, as well as respiratory and related medical problems such as dry and sore throats, tightness and dryness of the chest, and chest pain that was exacerbated whenever they were in their vehicle and the air conditioning or heat was used. Had they known about the Lexus HVAC defect, they would not have purchased their vehicle or would have demanded a price reduction, they say.
The defective HVAC evaporator class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of a proposed class of all individuals who purchased or leased a Lexus or Toyota model with the same or similar HVAC evaporator defect from 2006 through the present. It is seeking injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages and more for Breach of Express and Implied Warranty, Consumer Fraud, Negligent Misrepresentation, Unjust Enrichment and more.
A copy of the Toxic Lexus/Toyota HVAC Evaporator Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is Dr. David Yu, et al. v. Lexus U.S.A., et al., Case No. 2:33-av-00001, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.
Updated October 18th, 2011
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30 thoughts onToxic Lexus/Toyota HVAC Evaporator Class Action Lawsuit
I have a 2015 Camry with the same issue. When driving, the air coming from the vent leaves a metallic taste in my mouth. Please add me to list.
I have a 2015 Lexus gx460 and am experiencing the same issue with the white dust. Bought used in 2018 and was diagnosed with asthma in 2020. Coincidence I think not
Coughing running nose eyes red and itching I believe all due to this vehicle
I just purchased a 2007 Lexus IS250 and am experiencing noxious fumes in the cabin of my car. Is this lawsuit still pending? Can I get added to the list? Is there a recall? Please advise.
I took my Lexus in and I have the same problem with the evaporator. Is it a recall or have they settled the class action lawsuit. It cost me $2600.00 please let me know.
I’m experiencing the same issue with my 2017 Camry. Please add me to the list.
Is this still active as I am having same problem in my Camry Hybrid 2013 and its getting worse day by day
I have lung cancer and have always driven a Lexus
I also have severe asthma ect….
We have a 2004 Toyota Corolla with this same problem. Is this lawsuit still active, and can you tell me if and how I can be added to the class please? Very nice owner of Auto A/C World at 7920 NW 67 Street, Miami, FL 33166, 305-467-8387, quoted $670 to replace the evaporator, expansion valve, and dryer, and clean out. He says this is a common problem with certain models!