Subaru Fuel Pumps Class Action Settlement (pending)

If you own or lease certain Subaru vehicles, you may be eligible to claim benefits from a class action settlement.

Subaru of America, Inc. has agreed to pay $15,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged defects in certain Subaru vehicles equipped with Denso low-pressure fuel pumps.

Can I Claim an Award?

To be eligible for the settlement, you must own or lease, or have previously owned or leased, certain Subaru vehicles equipped with low-pressure fuel pumps supplied by Denso and its affiliates.

The vehicles included in the settlement are:

• Recalled Vehicles
• Subaru Impreza
• Model Years: 2018-2020
• Production Period: June 25, 2018 - May 1, 2019

• Subaru Outback
• Model Years: 2018-2020
• Production Period: June 25, 2018 - October 18, 2019

• Subaru Legacy
• Model Years: 2018-2020
• Production Period: June 26, 2018 - October 18, 2019

• Subaru Ascent
• Model Years: 2019-2020
• Production Period: April 20, 2018 - May 20, 2019

• Subaru WRX
• Model Years: 2018-2019
• Production Period: April 6, 2018 - November 1, 2018

• Subaru BRZ
• Model Years: 2018-2019
• Production Period: April 20, 2018 - November 6, 2018

• Subaru Forester
• Model Year: 2018
• Production Period: August 7, 2018

• Additional Vehicles
• Subaru Legacy
• Model Years: 2018-2020
• Production Period: October 23, 2017 - December 4, 2019

• Subaru Outback
• Model Years: 2018-2020
• Production Period: October 23, 2017 - December 4, 2019

• Subaru Crosstrek
• Model Years: 2018-2020
• Production Period: July 5, 2017 - August 5, 2019

• Subaru Impreza
• Model Years: 2018-2020
• Production Period: October 23, 2017 - December 4, 2019

• Subaru Forester
• Model Years: 2018-2020
• Production Period: July 7, 2017 - July 31, 2019

• Subaru WRX
• Model Years: 2018-2020
• Production Period: July 7, 2017 - August 3, 2019

• Subaru Ascent
• Model Years: 2019-2020
• Production Period: November 11, 2017 - December 4, 2019

• Subaru BRZ
• Model Years: 2017-2020
• Production Period: July 10, 2017 - August 8, 2019

To determine if your vehicle is part of the settlement, you can use the VIN lookup tool on the official settlement website.

What Awards Can Class Members Claim?

The settlement offers several benefits depending on the vehicle:

• Extended Replacement Parts Limited Warranty for Recalled Vehicles: Subaru will extend the Replacement Parts Limited Warranty coverage for fuel pump assemblies that were replaced on the Recalled Vehicles pursuant to Recalls 20V-218 and 21V-587. The extended warranty will last for 15 years, measured from the date of replacement of the fuel pump, and up to 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
• Customer Support Program for Additional Vehicles: Subaru will offer a Customer Support Program in the form of an Extended New Vehicle Limited Warranty for original equipment Fuel Pumps in Additional Vehicles, providing coverage for repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship. The coverage will last for 15 years, measured from the vehicle’s in-service date.
• Loaner/Towing Program: Class Members whose vehicles are undergoing Fuel Pump replacements pursuant to the Extended Replacement Parts Limited Warranty or Customer Support Program are entitled to receive a complimentary loaner or rental vehicle and/or a complimentary tow to the nearest Subaru Dealer.
• Reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Class Members can submit claims for previously paid out-of-pocket expenses incurred to repair or replace a Fuel Pump in Covered Vehicles that were not otherwise reimbursed and that were incurred before the expiration of the time to appeal from the Final Judgment approving the Settlement.

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Yes, claimants need to provide proof to claim an award. Class Members must submit a Claim Form with the required Supporting Documentation, including repair invoices or records, receipts, and/or invoices demonstrating that they paid for the qualifying repair and/or associated towing or rental car expense.

• Extended Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: No proactive proof required; coverage is automatic.
• Customer Support Program: No proactive proof required; coverage is automatic.
• Loaner/Towing Program: No proactive proof required; coverage is automatic.
• Reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Proof required, including repair invoices, receipts, and/or invoices.

How to Claim an Award

To claim your award, you can file a claim online by visiting the online claim form. Alternatively, you can submit a paper Claim Form by mail to:

Subaru Fuel Pumps Settlement

c/o JND Legal Administration

PO Box 91497

Seattle, WA 98111

Ensure that you complete and submit the Claim Form with the required Supporting Documentation within the Claim Submission Period, which runs from September 24, 2024, until 90 days after the Court issues the Final Order and Judgment.

Submitting a Claim

Follow these steps to submit a claim:

1. Complete the Claim Form available online or by mail.
2. Gather the required Supporting Documentation, including repair invoices, receipts, and/or invoices.
3. Submit the Claim Form and Supporting Documentation online or by mail within the Claim Submission Period.

How do I Get Paid?

Once your claim is approved, you will receive payment through the method specified in your Claim Form. The Settlement Administrator will notify you of the approval and payment details.

Important Dates

• Fairness Hearing: November 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
• Deadline to File a Claim: To be determined (90 days after the Court issues the Final Order and Judgment)
• Exclusion Deadline: October 29, 2024
• Claim Deadline: TBD, no later than 90 days after the Court's final order and judgement

When will Awards be Paid?

Awards will be paid after the Court grants final approval of the Settlement and any appeals are resolved in favor of the Settlement.

Why is there a Class Action Settlement?

The class action settlement was reached to resolve claims that certain Subaru vehicles are equipped with Denso-manufactured low-pressure fuel pumps that may contain a defect, potentially causing those fuel pumps to malfunction or become inoperative.

What Happens Next?

The next steps include the Fairness Hearing on November 18, 2024, where the Court will decide whether to grant final approval of the Settlement. If approved, the Settlement Administrator will begin processing claims and distributing awards.