Toyota class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc., Toyota Motor North America Inc. and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Inc. are facing a class action lawsuit.
- Why: The automaker is accused of offering no effective solution for defective seat rails in 2025 Sienna minivans.
- Where: The Toyota class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court.
A new Toyota class action lawsuit claims the automaker sold 2025 Toyota Sienna minivans with defective seat rails and failed to offer timely repairs.
Plaintiffs Adam Hamblin and Juliet Kelsten filed the class action complaint against Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Toyota Motor North America and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana on April 1 in California federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
According to the lawsuit, Toyota marketed its 2025 Sienna minivans as family-friendly vehicles with ample seating, but the second-row seat rails were improperly welded, posing a significant safety risk.
Toyota issued a recall acknowledging the defect but has yet to repair any affected Toyota Sienna vehicles, the plaintiffs say.
Toyota allegedly advised owners not to use the second-row seats, rendering the minivans unusable for families who purchased them for their seating capacity.
Toyota Sienna owners unable to use their vehicles, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit points to numerous complaints from frustrated Sienna owners who have been unable to use their vehicles for months.
One complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states, “The vehicle has been out of service for over 80 days, and Toyota has confirmed that there is still no repair remedy available and no timeline for resolution.”
Toyota’s failure to provide a timely fix has left many owners without suitable transportation, the lawsuit says.
The plaintiffs allege Toyota’s actions constitute a breach of warranty and unjust enrichment.
They claim they would not have purchased the vehicles or would have paid less if they had known about the defect.
The lawsuit seeks damages, restitution and injunctive relief for affected Toyota Sienna owners.
The plaintiffs are looking to represent anyone in South Carolina or Ohio who purchased or leased a 2025 Toyota Sienna vehicle that was produced between Jan. 14, 2025, and July 24, 2025.
Toyota is still facing a lawsuit filed last year claiming it shared vehicle data with third party companies without first gaining consent.
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The plaintiffs are represented by Trinette G. Kent of Lemberg Law LLC.
The Toyota Sienna class action lawsuit is Hamblin, et al. v. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc., et al., Case No. 2:26-cv-03458, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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