Have a 2.5L turbocharged Mazda? You may be eligible for compensation

Mazda has settled a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. involving several models equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engines. Under the terms of the settlement, Mazda will provide compensation to eligible owners and lessees of these affected vehicles.

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The lawsuits focus on a defective valve seal in certain Mazda models that causes the engines to consume too much oil. Although the defect did not directly cause engine damage, many people claim that they incurred extra expenses due to frequent oil changes.

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Financial details about the settlement have not been disclosed, but here’s what we do know. Affected class members will receive several forms of compensation. This includes replacement of defective valve stem seals, reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses associated with excessive replacement or refueling, and an extension of the Limited Powertrain Warranty from 60 months/60,000 miles to 84 months/84,000 miles. This extended warranty coverage is intended to provide additional peace of mind to owners who are dealing with the inconvenience of the defect.

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The settlement covers a range of Mazda models equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines, including the 2021-2022 Mazda CX-30, 2021 CX-5, 2021 CX-9, 2021-2022 Mazda3 and 2021 Mazda6. If you own or lease one of these models, you may be covered by the settlement and entitled to its benefits.

To file a claim, affected owners and lessees must go to the Mazda Valve Stem Seal Settlement website here and submit proof of expenses incurred for excessive oil changes due to concerns about low oil. The applicable Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is also required as part of the settlement, and VIN checks can be easily completed online. The deadline to submit a valid claim is October 19, 2024.

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Anyone who owns or leases one of the applicable models and has the “Low Engine Oil Level” warning illuminated on the instrument panel before the regular oil change interval of 7,500 miles or one year can schedule a valve stem seal repair at a Mazda dealer. Even if the warning light is not currently on, if the dealer has had to refill the oil before due to low oil level, the repair can still be performed. Mazda will also replace the valve stem seals if the vehicle fails a free excessive oil consumption test.

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