Hyundai Palisade Odor Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit alleges certain Hyundai Palisade models with leather seats or trim, including the Palisade SEL and Limited, have “a strong foul odor, emanating from inside the vehicle.” The alleged odor is described as “rotten seaweed, garbage, garlic, rotten product.” The lawsuit alleges Hyundai is aware of the defect through avenues including… Read More »
Lawsuit Targets GM Airbag System
A new lawsuit alleges a defect affecting all GM trucks and SUVs with a certain airbag system beginning with model year 1999. This would include the Astro, Silverado, Tahoe, and Trailblazer. According to the complaint, the airbag control unit—the Sensing and Diagnostic Module, or SDM—is “essentially a computer dedicated to the airbag and seatbelt… Read More »
Toyota RAV4 Battery Defect Lawsuit
Paola Guevera, one of the filers of a new lawsuit against Toyota, alleges her 2018 RAV4 suddenly lost power and emitted smoke, sparks, and flames. As a result, she claims, her vehicle is completely inoperable. Another plaintiff, Pamela Woodman, allegedly smelled burning rubber while driving her 2018 RAV4. When she pulled over, she says,… Read More »
Hyundai Electric Vehicle Battery Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit alleges a battery defect in certain Hyundai electric vehicles poses a risk of fire. The vehicles alleged to be defective are the 2019-2021 Hyundai Kona and 2020 Hyundai Ioniq. The lawsuit contends the batteries in these vehicles can only attain the promised range by charging the batteries to “a dangerous… Read More »
Another Lawsuit Alleges Honda Battery Draining Defect
Honda is facing another lawsuit alleging a “parasitic draining” defect in certain vehicles’ batteries. Ronald Raynaldo, a California resident, filed a complaint on July 28, 2021, seeking to bring a class action with respect to 2017-2019 Honda CR-Vs and 2016-2019 Honda Accords. He contends the class vehicles suffer from parasitic draining: electrical components don’t… Read More »
BMW Faces Defective Brake Lawsuit
A new lawsuit against BMW claims a brake defect exists in certain vehicles. The alleged defect is in the “M Compound” brakes found in BMW models including the 2020 M8 convertible. According to the plaintiff, Alber Karamanoukian, the brake system “generates an extremely loud, high-pitched squealing noise” when the brakes are applied. He contends… Read More »
Dodge, Chrysler Defective Door-Latching Lawsuit
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is facing a class action lawsuit over door-latching systems in Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. The lawsuit claims FCA sold vehicles with defective door-latching systems that cause doors to either “refuse to lock or to prevent the door from opening after it is locked.” The defective door latches require costly replacements… Read More »
Chevy Bolt Blind Spot Sensor Lawsuit
A putative class action lawsuit filed against General Motors alleges 2017-2020 Bolt EV vehicles have defective blind spot detection sensors. Specifically, the complaint alleges the passenger-side detection sensors frequently activate the blind spot warnings lights when nothing is present in the blind spots. “Besides annoying and confusing drivers,” California plaintiff Loren Stone argues, “the… Read More »
Dodge Charger, Challenger Gear Train Defect
A lawsuit alleges the rear differentials in certain Dodge vehicles marketed for racing cannot keep up with the powerful engine and transmission. The plaintiffs of this putative class action allege certain Dodge vehicles have rear differentials that are not robust enough for the horsepower and torque loads produced by the engine and transmission. The… Read More »
Toyota RAV4 Battery Defect Lawsuit
A putative class action seeks damages for an alleged battery defect in 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles. Specifically, according to the plaintiffs, the 12-volt battery B+ terminal can short out. This, in turn, they allege, can cause battery failure. The automobile then loses electrical power or stalls. Also, the plaintiffs claim an engine fire can… Read More »