Lawsuit alert: Allegedly Subaru SUVs have faulty safety systems
Do you know what automotive brand has a great reputation for safety? Subaru does! However, a few Subaru SUVs might not be as safe as you think. A lawsuit claims certain models have faulty safety features.
Lawsuit claims Subaru SUVs have faulty safety features
A few different Subaru SUVs and cars are due in court. A class-action lawsuit claims that Suabru failed to disclose safety defects.
The defects are reportedly related to the Eyesight Driver Assist Technology ADAS systems, especially the automatic emergency braking functions using windshield-mounted cameras.
Subaru vehicles in the case include:
- 2013 – 2022 Subaru Legacy
- 2013 – 2022 Subaru Outback
- 2015 – 2023 Subaru Impreza
- 2015 – 2023 Subaru Cresstek
- 2014 – 2021 Subaru Forester
- 2019 – 2022 Subaru Ascent
- 2016 – 2021 Subaru WRX
- 2022 – 2024 Subaru BRZ
According to Eye Site Settlement, plaintiffs shared that they wouldn’t have purchased their SUVs if they had known that the safety systems were faulty, as they claim.
The plaintiffs shared that due to alleged faulty parts and poor factory calibration, the vehicles’ AEB or rear collision avoidance systems cause phantom braking.
Meaning they suddenly stop when no obstacles are present. Also, the brakes fail to engage when there is an obstacle.
The lawsuit claims Subaru is responsible for ensuring that the components are manufactured and installed correctly at the factory to work as advertised.
Qualifying class members could receive a warranty extension to cover 75% of the cost of a covered repair. Plus, class members might be reimbursed for related out-of-pocket costs. A final fairness hearing is currently scheduled for November 3, 2025.
