— Toyota door lock actuator problems have sparked a class-action lawsuit that includes these models.
2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner
2013-Present Toyota RAV4
2014-Present Toyota Highlander
2010-2022 Toyota Prius
2007 to present Toyota Tundra
2012–2024 Toyota Camry
2012–2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2014-Present Toyota Corolla
2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma
2007–2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
The door lock actuator allegedly stopped working, resulting in an inability to lock or unlock the doors when using the key fob or interior power door locks.
Texas plaintiff Paul Flick purchased a used 2012 Toyota 4Runner in 2015, but he said Toyota did not warn him about the alleged door lock actuator problem.
In 2020, the plaintiff noticed that when he tried to lock and unlock the doors using the key fob, the front driver’s side door lock would not lock and unlock automatically. The plaintiff also claimed that the alarm system did not activate when he attempted to use the key fob to lock the door.
He said the problem occurs when using the key fob to remotely lock and unlock the doors and when using the interior power door lock switch. According to the plaintiff, he could lock and unlock the door only with the use of a key.
In August or September 2020, the plaintiff took his Toyota to the dealership, where the dealer technician stated that the door lock actuator was malfunctioning. The dealer said the replacement cost was over $1,000, so the plaintiff “replaced the front driver’s door actuator himself at a cost of approximately $32.03 and paid a $100.00 labor/installation fee.”
The lawsuit does not explain why the plaintiffs waited four years to file the class-action lawsuit, which claims more than $5 million.
This class action lawsuit follows a nearly identical Toyota door lock actuator class action lawsuit filed several weeks ago against customers across the country, even including the same models, and filed in the same Texas court.
The door lock actuator is manufactured by Aisin. If Toyota replaces the door lock actuator within the express warranty period, Toyota allegedly only provides a one-year warranty for the newly replaced door lock actuator.
“Toyota did not recall such vehicles to fix the door actuator defect, provide appropriate repairs or replacements at no cost to customers, or offer to reimburse customers who paid out-of-pocket to repair the defect.” — Toyota Door Lock Actuator Lawsuit
The Toyota door lock actuator lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division: Paul Flick v. Toyota Motor Corp. et al..
The plaintiffs are represented by Carter Arnett PLLC.
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