Subaru windshield defect class action settlement

Subaru agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it equipped certain Subaru vehicles with defective windshields that crack easily.

The Subaru settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of 2019 to 2022 Subaru Ascent, 2019 to 2022 Subaru Forester, 2020 to 2022 Subaru Legacy and 2020 to 2022 Subaru Outback vehicles.

According to the Subaru windshield class action lawsuit, Subaru equipped certain vehicles with defective windshields that crack easily. Despite knowing about the alleged windshield defect, Subaru reportedly denied warranty coverage and forced drivers to pay out of pocket for windshield repairs.

Subaru is an automotive company that sells vehicles around the world.

Subaru hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the windshield class action lawsuit. The automotive manufacturer agreed to a similar settlement for fuel pump problems in 2024.

Under the terms of the Subaru settlement, class members can receive an extended warranty for qualifying windshield cracks experienced on or after Feb. 5, 2025. The extended warranty will cover one windshield replacement within eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The settlement also provides cash reimbursement for out-of-pocket payments for parts and labor associated with repairing qualifying windshield cracks in Subaru vehicles. These costs must have been incurred prior to or within the 45-day period following the issuance of the settlement notice and before the expiration of the extended warranty period. No payment estimates are available at this time.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Feb. 15, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the Subaru windshield settlement is scheduled for April 21, 2025.

To receive a cash reimbursement, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 31, 2025. No action is required to benefit from the settlement’s extended warranty.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who currently own or lease, or previously owned or leased, a 2019-2022 Subaru Ascent, 2019-2022 Subaru Forester, 2020-2022 Subaru Legacy or 2020-2022 Subaru Outback

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Documentation showing out-of-pocket payments for parts and labor associated with a qualifying windshield repair

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

01/31/2025

Case Name

Powell, et al. v. Subaru of America Inc., et al., Case No. 1:19-cv-19114-MJS, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Final Hearing

04/21/2025 – UPDATE: A federal judge approved the settlement at the Final Fairness Hearing.

Settlement Website

SubaruWindshieldSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Subaru Windshield Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91330
Seattle, WA 98111
[email protected]
877-495-3524

Class Counsel

Peter A Muhic
MUHIC LAW LLC

Russell D Paul
BERGER MONTAGUE PC

Edwin J Kilpela Jr.
WADE KILPELA SLADE LLP

Defense Counsel

Neal Walters
BALLARD SPAHR LLP