Hyundai Facing Oil Pump System Defect Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit filed Thursday claims multiple Hyundai models have malfunctioning oil pumps that present a “massive fire risk.” Proposed Class According to the complaint, filed by South Carolina resident John Franz, the oil pumps at issue contain a controller that can short-circuit and overheat, making it likely oil will overheat and combust…. Read More »
New Lawsuit Targets Jaguar Electric Vehicle Batteries
A proposed class action lawsuit filed August 9 claims certain Jaguar electric cars have defective batteries that can overheat and catch fire. According to the complaint, at issue are 2019-2024 model years of the Jaguar I-Pace. California resident Sharon Joyce, who brought the suit, claims Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (“Jaguar”) is liable… Read More »
Porsche Facing Claims of Defective Taycans
According to a new class action lawsuit, Porsche has allegedly advertised and sold defective 2020 and 2021 Taycan vehicles. Alleged Defects The lawsuit, originally filed in California state court and removed to federal court on August 8, claims Posche advertised 2020 and 2021 Taycans as having certain features that did not function well: State-of-the-art… Read More »
Lawsuit Seeks Injunction Forcing Tesla to Fix Allegedly Defective Mileage Readings
A lawsuit filed Thursday claims Tesla has misrepresented the mileage driving range of its electric vehicles. Under California’s Uniform Commercial Law and New York’s General Business Law, the lawsuit asks the court to issue a public injunction requiring Tesla to fix the mileage readings displayed by Tesla’s dashboard range meters so they reflect the… Read More »
New Class Action Alleges Defective Outlet Pipe in Jaguar, Land Rover Vehicles
A proposed class action filed in Florida this week targets 2013 through 2017 model year Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles equipped with a fused, plastic outlet pipe. This pipe, the lawsuit claims, malfunctions and causes coolant to spill on the engine, causing catastrophic engine damage. The lawsuit seeks to hold liable Jaguar land Rover… Read More »
Lawsuit Claims Tesla Falsely Advertises Vehicles’ Driving Range
Three Tesla owners from California filed a class action lawsuit against Tesla accusing the automaker of falsely advertising its electric vehicles’ driving range on a single battery charge. Allegations Tesla exaggerates, falsely advertises its vehicles’ range According to the complaint, filed August 2 in a California federal court, at issue is a key feature… Read More »
Honda Facing Infotainment Defect, Phantom Braking Class Action
A proposed class action lawsuit filed July 25 claims certain Honda vehicles have infotainment system and phantom braking issues. Alleged Defects In a 195-page complaint, South Carolina resident and proposed class representative Aida Milena Gonzalez seeks to hold defendants American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., liable for the alleged defects…. Read More »
Tesla Falsely Advertised 3 Years’ Free Supercharging, Claims New Lawsuit
A new proposed class action alleges Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing practices, in violation of California consumer laws. Advertising Claims Specifically, the lawsuit, filed June 21, 2023, claims Tesla falsely advertised “3 Years Free Supercharging” for Model S and Model X vehicles. The advertisement allegedly stated customers who took delivery of new covered vehicles… Read More »
Hyundai Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Steering Issue with 2022 Palisades
A new lawsuit claims thousands of Hyundai vehicles have a steering wheel issue. Plaintiffs W. David Anglin and Lora C. Anglin seek to represent a class of individuals who have a purported safety issue with their 2022 Hyundai Palisades. The lawsuit claims Hyundai had prior knowledge of the defect, and failed to address it… Read More »
BMW Coolant Line Defect Lawsuit
A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that a latent defect in the coolant line of certain BMW vehicles can result in engine failure. Shea Armstrong, a California resident, sued BMW of North America, LLC, in New Jersey federal district court and seeks to represent a class of similarly situated individuals. He claims he bought… Read More »