Toyota Camry HVAC (California) class action settlement

What is the Toyota Camry HVAC settlement about?

This lawsuit alleges that certain 2012–2015 Toyota Camry XV50 vehicles sold or leased in California were equipped with defective HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) systems. According to the plaintiffs, these HVAC systems could malfunction and require owners and lessees to pay out-of-pocket expenses for repairs or charcoal filter replacements.
Toyota denies the allegations but agreed to the settlement to resolve the case. The Court has not determined who is right.

How much is the Toyota Camry HVAC settlement payout?

If you're eligible and file a claim, you may receive reimbursement for:

• Past out-of-pocket HVAC expenses incurred on or before May 31, 2024 (deadline passed), and
• Up to $100 for certain future out-of-pocket charcoal filter replacement and installation costs incurred after May 31, 2024.

The final payout amount will vary depending on:

• Whether the expenses were incurred before or after May 31, 2024
• The vehicle’s model year
• The number of valid claims submitted

Am I eligible to file a claim?

You may be eligible if:

• You reside or resided in California,
• And at any time prior to May 31, 2024, you owned, purchased, or leased a 2012–2015 Toyota Camry XV50 in California.
  

Excluded from the Class are:

• Toyota and its affiliates
• Toyota dealers and their officers
• Class Counsel
• Judicial officers and their families
• Anyone who properly opted out before the September 30, 2024 deadline

Eligibility can be verified using the VIN lookup tool provided on the settlement website.

Is the Toyota Camry HVAC settlement legit?

Yes. The Toyota Camry HVAC Settlement is legitimate, and the official settlement website has been authorized by the Court for accurate updates.
Consumers can visit the website to:

• File a reimbursement claim
• Use the VIN lookup tool to confirm eligibility
• Read the Settlement Agreement and court documents
• Learn more about the Salas v. Toyota case
• Contact the settlement administrator

The Court issued Final Approval on January 8, 2025, confirming that the settlement is in effect.

When’s the claim deadline?

Claim deadlines depend on when the HVAC expenses were incurred:

For past expenses (on or before May 31, 2024)

• Deadline: May 31, 2025 — Passed

For future expenses (after May 31, 2024), limited to up to $100 reimbursement:

• Model Years 2014–2015:
  
  • Deadline: May 31, 2026
• Model Years 2012–2013:
  
  • Deadline: May 31, 2025 — Passed

Objection and exclusion deadlines passed on September 30, 2024.

Who qualifies for the Toyota Camry HVAC settlement?

The Toyota HVAC settlement covers:

California residents who owned, purchased, or leased a 2012–2015 Toyota Camry XV50 before May 31, 2024.

Eligibility can be confirmed by entering the VIN on the settlement website.

How do I file a Toyota Camry HVAC settlement claim form?

To submit a Toyota Camry HVAC settlement claim form, visit the official settlement website.

If filing online:

• Use the VIN lookup tool
• Provide required documentation of eligible expenses
• Submit your claim by the applicable deadline (May 31, 2026 for eligible 2014–2015 vehicles)

If filing by mail:

• Download the claim form from the website
• Fill out all required information
• Mail the completed form so it is postmarked by the correct deadline

If you do nothing, you will not receive reimbursement and will give up your right to sue Toyota over the HVAC-related issues included in this settlement.

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