Subaru $15.5 Million Fuel Pump Defects Settlement

If you own or lease a Subaru vehicle equipped with a Denso low-pressure fuel pump, 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' fuel pumps, which may cause them to malfunction or become inoperative.

Who are the class members?

To be part of this settlement, you must have owned or leased certain Subaru vehicles equipped with Denso low-pressure fuel pumps.

• Included vehicles:
• 2018-2020 Subaru Impreza, Outback, Legacy, Forester, Ascent, BRZ, and WRX
• 2017-2020 Subaru Impreza, Outback, Legacy, Forester, Ascent, Crosstrek, BRZ, and WRX
• The official settlement website has a list of included vehicles

These vehicles must have been owned or leased in the United States, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all other U.S. territories.

What benefits can class members get?

The settlement provides several benefits depending on your vehicle type. For Recalled Vehicles, an Extended Replacement Parts Limited Warranty covers replacement fuel pump assemblies for 15 years from the date of replacement or up to 150,000 miles. Additional Vehicles are eligible for a Customer Support Program offering a similar warranty for repairs needed to correct defects in original equipment fuel pumps.

• 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.

What documentation is required to submit a claim?

• 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 benefits

To claim benefits, you need to complete and submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator.

The address is:

Subaru Fuel Pumps Settlement

c/o JND Legal Administration

PO Box 91497

Seattle, WA 98111

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $15,500,000 will cover attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses, as well as service awards to Class Representatives. Class Counsel will request fees and expenses totaling $15,500,000, and service awards for Class Representatives will range from $2,500 to $3,750 each.

Important dates

• Fairness Hearing: November 18, 2024
• Claim Filing Deadline: No earlier than February 16, 2025

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit claims that certain Subaru vehicles have defective Denso-manufactured fuel pumps that may malfunction. Subaru and Denso deny these claims but have agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of litigation.

What happens next?

The Court will hold a Fairness Hearing on November 18, 2024, to decide whether to approve the settlement. If approved, claims will be processed, and payments will be made to eligible class members.