Toyota settles $750m HiLux and Prado diesel filter lawsuit
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 04:02 · Archive
Toyota Australia has agreed to a $750 million settlement over defective diesel particulate filters in HiLux, Prado and Fortuner vehicles.
Toyota Australia has agreed to a $750 million settlement covering two class actions relating to defective diesel particulate filters (DPFs) in HiLux utes and Prado and Fortuner SUVs. The proceedings concern 264,170 vehicles acquired in Australia between October 1, 2015, and April 23, 2020, including some later resold by their original owners.
The original Williams class action began in 2019 and covers qualifying buyers who acquired affected vehicles during that period, including some second-hand buyers. The Taylor class action, launched in July 2025, covers qualifying owners who bought affected vehicles privately between April 24, 2020, and July 31, 2025, directly from their original owners and still own them.
Toyota said in a statement that it remains committed to assisting impacted customers and providing a free-of-charge remedy available since 2020. The company apologised for any inconvenience or discomfort experienced by its customers. The settlement is subject to approval by the Federal Court of Australia. A DPF traps soot from a diesel engine's exhaust and periodically burns it off through regeneration.
How it is being reported
- Toyota agrees to $750 million HiLux, Prado DPF class action settlementThe Japanese auto giant has apologised to affected HiLux, Prado and Fortuner owners after agreeing to a settlement, subject to Federal Court approval.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 03:37
- Toyota agrees to $750 million HiLux, Prado DPF class action settlementThe Japanese auto giant has apologised to affected HiLux, Prado and Fortuner owners after agreeing to a settlement, subject to Federal Court approval.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 03:37
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