General Information

What is the lawsuit about? The lawsuit alleges Subaru manufactured, distributed, or sold certain vehicles containing allegedly defective inflators manufactured by Takata Corporation and TK Holdings, Inc. that allegedly could, upon deployment, rupture and expel debris or shrapnel into the occupant compartment and/or otherwise affect the airbag’s deployment, and that the Plaintiffs sustained economic losses as a result. The lawsuit pursues claims for violations of various state consumer protection statutes, among other claims. Subaru denies that it has violated any law, denies liability, and denies that it engaged in any wrongdoing with respect to the manufacture, distribution, or sale of the Subject Vehicles. Back To Top

What are the Subject Vehicles included in the Subaru Settlement? A comprehensive list of the “Subject Vehicles” is available for viewing here. Back To Top

Why is this a class action? In a class action, people called “Class Representatives” sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims. All of these people together are the “Class” or “Class Members” if the Court approves this procedure. Once approved, the Court resolves the issues for all Class Members, except for those who exclude themselves from the Class. Back To Top

Why is there a Settlement? Both sides in the lawsuit agreed to a settlement in order to increase recall completion rates and to avoid the cost and risk of further litigation, with the goal of enhanced customer satisfaction. As a result of the Settlement, the Class Members can get the benefits of the Settlement and in exchange, Subaru received a release from liability. The Settlement does not mean that Subaru broke any laws or did anything wrong. Furthermore, the Court did not decide which side was right. The Subaru Settlement has been filed for preliminarily approval with the Court, which will authorize the issuance of the Notice. The Class Representatives/Named Plaintiffs and the lawyers representing them (called “Settlement Class Counsel”) believe that the Subaru Settlement is in the best interests of all Class Members. Back To Top

How do I know if I am part of the Subaru Settlement? You are part of the Subaru Settlement if you are: A current owner or lessee of a Subject Vehicle distributed for sale or lease in the United States and all of its territories and possessions, as of June 9, 2017; or A former owner or lessee of a Subject Vehicle distributed for sale or lease in the United States and all of its territories and possessions, who sold or returned, pursuant to a lease, a Subject Vehicle after April 11, 2013, and through June 9, 2017. The Subaru Settlement does not relate to claims for personal injury or property damage to any property other than the Subject Vehicles. Back To Top

Is anyone excluded from the Subaru Settlement? Yes. The following entities and individuals are excluded from the Class: Subaru, its officers, directors, employees, and outside counsel; its affiliates and affiliates’ officers, directors, and employees; and Subaru’s dealers and their officers and directors;

Settlement Class Counsel, Plaintiffs’ counsel, and their employees;

Judicial officers and their immediate family members and associated court staff assigned to this case;

Automotive Recyclers and their outside counsel and employees; and

Persons who or entities which timely and properly exclude themselves from (opt out of) the Class. Back To Top

I’m still not sure if I’m included in the Subaru Settlement? If you are not sure whether you are included in the Class, you may review important documents regarding the Subaru Settlement on the Documents section of the website or you may contact the Settlement Notice Administrator, toll-free, at 1-888-735-5596. Back To Top