Owners and lessees of certain vehicles could receive payments and other benefits from a Mazda valve stem settlement resolving claims the components had a faulty seal.
The settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of 2021-2022 Mazda CX-30, 2021 CX-5, 2021 CX-9, 2021-2022 Mazda3 and 2021 Mazda6 vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines with affected valve stem seals. Drivers can check their vehicle eligibility with the VIN lookup tool on the settlement website.
According to the class action lawsuit, Mazda sold the vehicles with defective valve stem seals that caused excessive oil consumption. Consumers argue they were forced to pay for costly oil refills and oil changes due to this defect.
Mazda is a Japanese vehicle brand.
Mazda hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the valve defect class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the Mazda valve stem settlement, class members are eligible for valve stem seal replacement, an extended warranty and reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses associated with excessive oil changes or refills.
The settlement extends Mazda’s powertrain limited warranty from 60 months or 60,000 miles to 84 months or 84,000 miles. Consumers can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs related to oil changes or oil refill purchases performed more frequently than once every 7,500 miles or one year.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is June 27, 2024.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Aug. 5, 2024.
To receive a Mazda valve stem settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 19, 2024.
Who’s Eligible
Current and former owners and lessees of 2021-2022 Mazda CX-30, 2021 CX-5, 2021 CX-9, 2021-2022 Mazda3 and 2021 Mazda6 vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines with the affected valve stem seals
The following models and VIN ranges are included in the settlement:
- 2021 Mazda3 (Japan built 2.5T) with VINS from JM1BP******315204 – 403637 (produced from Oct. 12, 2020, to Sept. 13, 2021)
- 2021-2022 Mazda3 (Mexico built 2.5T) with VINS starting from 3MZBP******209389 – 307372 (produced from Dec. 8, 2020, to June 16, 2022)
- 2021-2022 CX-30 (2.5T) with VINS starting from 3MVDM******233598 – 437812 (produced from Dec. 7, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
- 2021 Mazda6 (2.5T) with VINS from JM1GL******602506 – 618909 (produced from Oct. 6, 2020, to Sept. 14, 2021)
- 2021 CX-5 (US/Canada spec 2.5T with 10.25″ center display) with VINS from JM3KF******320280 – 472324 (produced from Oct. 6, 2020, to Sept. 13, 2021)
- 2021 CX-9 (US/Canada spec 2.5T with 10.25″ center display) with VINS from JM3TC******509027 – 541070 (produced from Oct. 6, 2020, to Sept. 13, 2021)
- 2021 CX-5 (Canada/Mexico spec 2.5T with 8″ center display) with VINS from JM3KF******112005 – 135036 (produced from Oct. 6, 2020, to Sept. 1, 2021)
- 2021 CX-9 (Canada/Mexico spec 2.5T with 7″ or 9″ center display) with VINS from JM3TC******451418 – 455173 (produced from Oct. 6, 2020, to Sept. 11, 2021
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Repair invoices, bank statements and receipts for oil purchases
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
10/19/2024
Case Name
Guthrie, et al. v. Mazda Motor of America Inc. d/b/a Mazda North American Operations, Case No. 8:22-cv-01055-DOC-DFM, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
08/05/2024
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Mazda Valve Stem Seal Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91414
Seattle, WA 98111
[email protected]
877-231-0642
Class Counsel
Sergei Lemberg
LEMBERG LAW LLC
Defense Counsel
Jahmy S Graham
NELSON MULLINS RILEY AND SCARBOROUGH LLP
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What happens if the issue occurs after October? Does that mean you don’t get compensation as part of lawsuit but still get fix up to the end of the warranty period?
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