Subaru EyeSight $2.5M Driver Assistance System Settlement

Subaru of America Inc.

Consumers who currently or previously owned or leased certain Subaru vehicles equipped with EyeSight driver assistance features may qualify to claim up to 75% reimbursement for out-of-pocket repair expenses and/or receive warranty benefits from a class action settlement.

Subaru of America Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging defects or deficiencies in the pre-collision braking, rear automatic braking and lane keep assist features of the EyeSight system in specific Subaru models.

Who are the class members?

Class members are individuals and entities who purchased or leased certain Subaru vehicles in the continental United States. Eligibility is determined by the vehicle’s model, model year and specific Vehicle Identification Number. Not every vehicle within the listed model years is included; eligibility must be confirmed using the VIN lookup portal on the official settlement website.

The following Subaru models and model years may be eligible:

2013-2022 Subaru Legacy
2013-2022 Subaru Outback
2015-2023 Subaru Impreza
2015-2023 Subaru Crosstrek
2014-2021 Subaru Forester
2019-2022 Subaru Ascent
2016-2021 Subaru WRX
2022-2024 Subaru BRZ

Who is excluded from the class?

Used car dealers
Anyone who purchased a settlement class vehicle for commercial resale
Anyone who purchased a settlement class vehicle with a salvaged title
insurance companies that acquired a vehicle as a total loss
Insurers of settlement class vehicles
Issuers of extended warranties or service contracts
Anyone who previously settled with and released Subaru from related claims

How much is the Subaru payout?

Eligible class members may receive two main types of benefits: a warranty extension and reimbursement for certain past repairs.

Warranty extension: For current owners or lessees, Subaru will extend the new vehicle limited warranty to cover 75% of the cost of a covered repair performed by an authorized Subaru retailer. This extension lasts up to four years or 48,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service date, whichever comes first. If the warranty period expired before July 29, 2025, the extension lasts four months from that date.
Reimbursement for past repairs: If a class member paid out of pocket for a covered repair before July 29, 2025, and within four years or 48,000 miles of the vehicle’s in-service date, they can claim reimbursement for 75% of the paid invoice for one such repair (parts and labor).

A covered repair is defined as the repair or replacement (parts and labor) of a diagnosed and confirmed malfunction or failure of the EyeSight system’s pre-collision braking, rear automatic braking or lane keep assist feature, resulting from failure of the EyeSight camera assembly and/or rear sonar sensors. Repairs due to other causes, such as brake pads, rotors, windshields, powertrain or environmental factors, are not covered.

Limitations

If any part of the repair was already covered by Subaru, an insurer or another source, the reimbursement will be reduced by that amount.
Only one reimbursement per vehicle is allowed for a past covered repair.
If the repair was already fully reimbursed or performed free of charge, no additional reimbursement is available.

How to claim reimbursement or warranty extension

Class members can submit an online claim form or download, print and complete a PDF claim form to mail to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Sept. 27, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Subaru EyeSight Settlement c/o JND Legal Administration, PO Box 91063 Seattle, WA 98111

What do class members need to submit a claim?

To file an online claim, class members must provide either the unique ID and PIN located on the settlement notice they received or their VIN. Those submitting a PDF claim form need only provide their VIN.

All claimants must provide an original or legible copy of a repair invoice or receipt showing:

Name of the claimant
Make, model and VIN of the vehicle
Name and address of the repair facility
Date of repair
Vehicle mileage at repair
Description of the repair work, including parts and labor breakdown and total cost
Proof of payment

If the repair occurred during the original new vehicle limited warranty but was not performed by an authorized Subaru retailer, claimants must submit documentation showing they first attempted the repair at an authorized retailer or a signed declaration if such documentation is unavailable.

If the claimant is not the person to whom the class notice was addressed, he or she must provide proof of ownership or lease at the time of repair.

Payout options

Approved reimbursements will be mailed as checks to the address provided by the claimant.

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund includes:

Settlement administration costs: To be determined
Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $2,500,000
Service awards to class representatives: $5,000 each for named plaintiffs ($40,000 total-

Payments to eligible class members for reimbursement and warranty extension benefits are provided directly by Subaru of America Inc. and not deducted from this fund.

Important dates

Exclusion deadline: Aug. 28, 2025
Claim form deadline: Sept. 27, 2025
Final fairness hearing: Nov. 3, 2025

When is the Subaru EyeSight settlement payout date?

Reimbursements will be mailed within 150 days of either the claim’s receipt or the date the settlement becomes final, whichever is later.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action settlement resolves allegations that Subaru of America Inc. distributed vehicles with EyeSight systems that may have defects or deficiencies in the pre-collision braking, rear automatic braking and lane keep assist features.

Subaru denies all claims and maintains the systems are not defective. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of litigation and to provide timely benefits to class members.