Subaru Reaches $36.3 Million Settlement Over Defective EyeSight Driver-Assist System
Philadelphia, PA – July 1, 2024 – Subaru of America, Inc. has finalized a $36.3 million settlement resolving a class-action lawsuit alleging defects in its EyeSight driver-assist technology, perhaps impacting hundreds of thousands of vehicle owners across the United States.The agreement, preliminarily approved by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 24, 2024, offers extended warranties and reimbursement for repairs to owners and lessees experiencing malfunctions with the system.
Understanding the Subaru EyeSight Settlement: what Vehicle Owners Need to Know
This settlement addresses claims that certain Subaru models equipped with EyeSight experienced issues including phantom braking, unintended acceleration, and inaccurate lane-keeping assistance. These malfunctions raised safety concerns and prompted the class-action lawsuit, In re: Subaru EyeSight Marketing and Products Liability Litigation, filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. While Subaru maintains it did not admit wrongdoing, the company agreed to the settlement to avoid the costs and uncertainties of continued litigation.
Wich Vehicles are Covered?
The settlement encompasses owners and lessees of the following Subaru models from the 2013-2024 model years, equipped with the EyeSight driver-assist system:
Legacy
Outback
Impreza
Crosstrek
Forester
Ascent
WRX
BRZ
What Benefits are Available?
If your claim is approved, you might potentially be eligible for the following benefits:
Extended Warranty: A warranty extension covering 75% of the cost of the first qualifying EyeSight repair, valid for four years or 48,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Repair Reimbursement: Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for EyeSight-related repairs completed before July 29, 2025.
Negotiated Deal Terms: Potential for additional monetary relief depending on the specific repair costs incurred.
How to File a claim & Crucial Deadlines
To file a claim, vehicle owners and lessees must visit the official settlement website: EyeSightSettlement.com and submit a claim form along with supporting documentation. The deadline to submit a claim is September 27, 2025.
Required Documentation:
Vehicle documentation (ownership or lease records,Vehicle Identification number – VIN)
Repair records (receipts or invoices for EyeSight-related system repairs)
Incident description (a brief summary of the malfunction and any safety implications)
Opting Out & The Final hearing
Vehicle owners have the option to exclude themselves from the settlement,preserving their right to pursue individual legal action. Though, opting out means forfeiting eligibility for the benefits outlined in the settlement agreement. A written request for exclusion must be postmarked by August 28, 2025.The final hearing to determine the fairness of the settlement is scheduled for November 3, 2025, before Judge Joseph F. Leeson Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.Any objections to the settlement must be submitted prior to this date.Key Considerations for Subaru Owners:
No Direct Cash Payouts: The settlement focuses on repair reimbursement and warranty extensions,not direct cash compensation.
Class Counsel Representation: Class counsel, led by firms including Schmidt & Clark, LLP, represent the settlement class at no cost to individual claimants. hiring private counsel is optional.
Statute of Limitations: By remaining in the settlement class,owners waive their right to file separate lawsuits for the same issues,except for claims related to personal injury or property damage beyond vehicle repair costs.
Resources:
Settlement Website: eyesightsettlement.com
* Original Source: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/open-lawsuit-settlements/subaru-eyesight-class-action-settlement/
