Subaru Lawsuit: EyeSight Settlement Closed, New Class Actions Pending
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There is no single Subaru lawsuit. The one most people mean — the Subaru class action over EyeSight automatic braking and Lane Keep Assist — is settled: the court approved it on November 5, 2025, and the deadline to claim money for a past repair passed on September 27, 2025. What is left is a warranty extension that, as of September 30, 2026, still helps only covered cars first put into service after September 30, 2022. Newer Subarus are the subject of a separate EyeSight suit filed in May 2026, and a new battery-drain suit covers 2020–2024 models. Neither has a settlement or a claim form.
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What the Subaru Class Actions Are About
EyeSight, older models (settled). The owners in Sampson v. Subaru of America alleged defects in three EyeSight features: Pre-Collision Braking, Rear Automatic Braking and Lane Keep Assist. Subaru of America denied that the systems are defective, and the court never decided who was right — the case ended in a settlement.
EyeSight, newer models (pending). Hall v. Subaru of America, filed May 11, 2026, alleges that 2022–2026 models “abruptly slow down, or stop entirely, without driver input when there are no obstacles,” that the same system sometimes fails to brake when it should, and that Lane Keep Assist is also defective. The complaint says more than 25 consumers complained to NHTSA about it. These are allegations; Subaru has not admitted them.
Battery drain (one settled, one pending). A settlement over dead batteries in 2015–2020 models stopped taking claims on May 8, 2023; its extended battery warranty still covers some of those cars. Taylor v. Subaru of America, filed May 1, 2026, alleges that in 2020–2024 models one or more electronic control modules never properly go to “sleep” when the car is off, draining the battery.
Case Details
All five cases were filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey; Subaru of America is a New Jersey corporation.
Sampson, et al. v. Subaru of America, Inc., No. 1:21-cv-10284, filed April 27, 2021, before Judge Edward S. Kiel — final approval order November 5, 2025, amended order and judgment November 25, 2025. Official site: EyeSightSettlement.com.
Hall v. Subaru of America, Inc., No. 1:26-cv-05266, filed May 11, 2026, and Taylor v. Subaru of America, Inc., No. 1:26-cv-04935, filed May 1, 2026 against Subaru of America and the Japanese Subaru Corporation — both before Judge Karen M. Williams.
In re Subaru Battery Drain Products Liability Litigation, No. 1:20-cv-03095 (closed; SubaruBatterySettlement.com). According to Top Class Actions, an older infotainment case, Udeen v. Subaru of America, No. 1:18-cv-17334, settled for $6.25 million over Starlink head units in 2017–2018 models.
Status as of September 30, 2026
Hall (EyeSight, 2022–2026 models): pending, no settlement. The docket records a motion to dismiss on August 11, 2026. No class has been certified, and there is no fund or claim form.
Taylor (battery drain, 2020–2024 models): pending, no settlement. The plaintiffs amended their complaint on May 19, 2026 and again on August 3, 2026.
Older settlements: claims closed. The battery-drain settlement's claim deadline was May 8, 2023, and its site says all class member payments have been issued. Its extended battery warranty is not over for every car, though: for battery replacements after the first one, the settlement site lists coverage of 80% of the cost up to 7 years or 84,000 miles and 60% up to 8 years or 100,000 miles from the in-service date. As of September 30, 2026, that can still help cars first put into service after September 30, 2018; an authorized Subaru retailer tests the battery first. The Starlink claim deadline was April 1, 2020, per Top Class Actions. For settlements that are still taking claims, see open class action settlements.
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Is Your Subaru Covered? Start With the Model Year
EyeSight settlement: certain 2013–2022 Legacy and Outback, 2015–2023 Impreza and Crosstrek, 2014–2021 Forester, 2019–2022 Ascent, 2016–2021 WRX and 2022–2024 BRZ, bought or leased in the continental United States. “Certain” matters: not every car of those years is included, and the settlement's VIN lookup on EyeSightSettlement.com is the only reliable test. Used-car dealers, insurers and buyers of salvage-title cars are excluded.
Hall (pending): 2023–2026 Legacy, Outback and Ascent; 2024–2026 Impreza and Crosstrek; 2022–2026 Forester and WRX; 2025–2026 BRZ. For every model, Hall starts exactly where the settlement's model years end.
Taylor (pending): 2020–2024 Outback, Forester, Ascent, Legacy, WRX, Crosstrek, Crosstrek Hybrid and Impreza, plus 2022–2025 Forester Wilderness.
Old battery settlement (claims closed; warranty still runs for some cars): 2015–2020 Outback, Forester, Legacy and WRX, and 2019–2020 Ascent.
What the EyeSight Settlement Pays — and What Is Left
Timing: approved claims are mailed within 150 days of the Effective Date (December 30, 2025) or of the claim's receipt, whichever is later. As of September 30, 2026 the official site still says payments come “after any appeals are resolved” and posts no completion notice — if you filed and heard nothing, call the administrator.
The warranty extension: an authorized Subaru retailer covers 75% (not 100%) of a diagnosed failure of the EyeSight camera assembly or rear sonar sensors, for up to 4 years or 48,000 miles from the date the car was first put into service. Cars already past that limit got a grace period of four months from July 29, 2025, which ended November 29, 2025. So as of September 30, 2026, only a covered car first put into service after September 30, 2022 and still under 48,000 miles has time left. Brake pads, rotors, windshields, crash damage and weather are excluded. The coverage transfers to a later owner.
The $2,500,000 figure some sites attach to this case is the cap on attorneys' fees and costs, which Subaru pays separately. It is not money for owners. Hall and Taylor pay nothing today.
Subaru EyeSight Lawsuit Timeline
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April 27, 2021 — EyeSight Suit Filed
Sampson v. Subaru of America is filed in federal court in New Jersey over Pre-Collision Braking, Rear Automatic Braking and Lane Keep Assist.
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July 29, 2025 — Notice and Warranty Extension
Postcards with each owner's VIN and a personal PIN go to 5,049,923 class members. The 75% warranty extension takes effect the same day.
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September 27, 2025 — Claim Deadline Passes
The last day to claim 75% of one past repair. Opt-outs and objections had closed August 28, 2025.
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November 5, 2025 — Final Approval
Judge Edward S. Kiel approves the settlement after a November 3 hearing; 370 exclusions are accepted. The settlement becomes effective December 30, 2025.
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May 2026 — Two New Class Actions
Taylor (May 1) targets battery drain in 2020–2024 models; Hall (May 11) makes EyeSight claims about 2022–2026 models.
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Now — New Cases Pending, No Settlement
A motion to dismiss is on the Hall docket since August 11, 2026. Neither new case has a fund, a class or a claim form.
Three Things to Watch For
A closed settlement with a famous name and two fresh lawsuits is an easy setup for imposters:
“File your EyeSight claim” messages
The claim deadline passed September 27, 2025. The only administrator is JND Legal Administration (1-866-287-0742, info@EyeSightSettlement.com). No one can file a late claim for you, and class counsel's fees are paid by Subaru, not by owners.
Paying for the “settlement warranty”
The EyeSight extension was added to the car's existing warranty on July 29, 2025 — there is nothing to buy or activate; an authorized Subaru retailer applies it. A caller selling “EyeSight coverage” or claiming your share of a “$2.5 million fund” is selling a service contract or chasing your card number.
“Join the new Subaru lawsuit” ads
Hall and Taylor have no sign-up and no claim form; if a class is ever certified, you are included unless you opt out. A form asking for your VIN, license and Social Security number “to register” is data collection. A retainer is a real contract — read it first.
Subaru Lawsuit — Questions People Actually Ask
Is there a Subaru class action settlement I can still file a claim in?
No. The EyeSight claim deadline passed September 27, 2025; the battery-drain claim deadline passed May 8, 2023; the Starlink deadline was April 1, 2020, per Top Class Actions. The two 2026 suits, Hall and Taylor, have no settlement and no claim form.
Does the EyeSight warranty extension still cover my car?
Only if your VIN is on the settlement list and your car is within 4 years or 48,000 miles of its first in-service date. As of September 30, 2026 that means a car first delivered after September 30, 2022. Even then it covers 75% of an EyeSight camera or rear-sonar repair at an authorized Subaru retailer. The grace period for older cars ended November 29, 2025.
How much did the EyeSight settlement pay?
75% of the paid invoice for one covered repair made before July 29, 2025, and only on a timely claim with the invoice and proof of payment. There was no flat payment for everyone. Goodwill or insurance money already received was deducted.
I filed an EyeSight claim. When will I be paid?
Approved claims are mailed within 150 days of the Effective Date (December 30, 2025) or of when your complete claim arrived, whichever is later. As of September 30, 2026 the official site says payments follow any appeals and posts no completion notice. Check your status with JND at 1-866-287-0742 or info@EyeSightSettlement.com.
My newer Subaru brakes on its own. Is there an EyeSight lawsuit for it?
Yes, Hall v. Subaru of America (No. 1:26-cv-05266) covers 2022–2026 models, depending on the model. It is pending with a motion to dismiss on file and pays nothing now. Keep every service invoice, report the problem to NHTSA, and run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
What is the new Subaru battery drain lawsuit?
Taylor v. Subaru of America (No. 1:26-cv-04935), filed May 1, 2026, over 2020–2024 models and the 2022–2025 Forester Wilderness. It alleges control modules fail to power down, draining the battery. It is pending; there is nothing to sign up for. Keep receipts for batteries, tows and jump-starts.
Did the settlement prove EyeSight is defective?
No. Subaru of America denied the claims, and the court did not decide in favor of either side. Staying in the class did not give up personal-injury or property-damage claims, other than damage to the vehicle itself.
What is worth doing right now?
Run your VIN on EyeSightSettlement.com. If you are inside 4 years and 48,000 miles, have an EyeSight fault diagnosed at a Subaru retailer and ask for the settlement coverage. Otherwise keep records for the pending suits. Other automaker cases: Nissan CVT, GM engine, VW Atlas water pump.
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