Toyota Bluetooth Echo Class Action Settlement

Closed on 2026-01-15

Owners or lessees of select 2014-2019 Toyota vehicles in 11 states with hands-free echo issues.

Settlement Closed

Registration for the Toyota Bluetooth Echo Class Action Settlement has closed.
But there are open class action settlements available now — see what you may qualify for.

Who’s Eligible

  • You are included if, as of August 18, 2025, you owned, purchased, or leased a Subject Vehicle in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington.

Subject Vehicles include:

  • 2014-2019 4Runner
  • 2015-2018 Avalon
  • 2015-2018 Avalon HV
  • 2014-2019 Highlander
  • 2014-2019 Highlander HV
  • 2016-2018 Mirai
  • 2016-2019 Prius
  • 2017-2019 Prius Prime
  • 2015-2019 Prius V
  • 2014-2019 Sequoia
  • 2015-2017 Sienna
  • 2014-2019 Tacoma
  • 2014-2019 Tundra
  • 2015 Venza
  • 2018-2019 Yaris

Eligible States

Arizona
California
Colorado
Georgia
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Washington

Claim Deadline

This settlement is no longer accepting claims.

What You Need to Do to Get Paid

There is no claim form to submit. Class Members will automatically receive benefits from the Outreach Program. You do not need to take any action to receive the instructions.

This link will direct you to the official settlement website — administered by Epiq Global

Settlement Payout

Estimated Payout Per Person

The settlement provides injunctive relief through an Outreach Program. Class Members will receive access to a Volume Adjustment Protocol Website with instructions and videos on how to adjust cell phone and vehicle settings to eliminate the echo issue. There are no monetary payments available.

Settlement Fund Breakdown
  • Attorneys’ Fees: Up to $2,850,000
  • Litigation Costs: Up to $300,000
  • Service Awards: Up to $95,000

Background of the Lawsuit

Plaintiffs allege that the Subject Vehicles contain a defect in the hands-free phone system that causes the person on the other end of a call to hear an echo of their own words. Toyota denies the allegations but has agreed to the Settlement to provide an educational solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the settlement provide?
The Settlement provides an Outreach Program to educate Class Members on how to adjust the volume settings on their cell phones and in their vehicles to eliminate the echo issue.
No. If you are a member of the Class and choose to do nothing, you will still receive benefits from the Outreach Program provided under the Settlement.
No. This is a mandatory Rule 23(b)(2) Class and Class Members cannot opt out (exclude themselves) from the Settlement.
The Court will hold a hearing on March 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., to consider whether to grant final approval to the Settlement.
No. Under the Settlement, you are not releasing any claims for monetary or statutory damages, personal injury, or wrongful death.

Settlement Administrator

For questions about claims, deadlines, or payments, contact the settlement administrator directly.

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Case Details

Case Title: Kesselman v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., et al.
Case Number: 2:21-cv-06010-TJH-JC
Arias Sanguinetti Wang and Team LLP
Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli P.C.

Listing Information

Published: January 8, 2026
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Category: Automotive
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