Toyota agrees to $750 million HiLux, Prado DPF class action settlement

Key points

• Toyota Australia has agreed to pay $750 million to settle two class actions over defective diesel particulate filters fitted to HiLux, Prado and Fortuner vehicles. The settlement is subject to approval by the Federal Court of Australia.
• The proceedings cover 264,170 vehicles acquired between October 2015 and April 2020, including some later sold by original owners. Toyota said it remains committed to offering a free remedy available since 2020 and apologised for any inconvenience.
• The filter defect can cause blockages, smoke, higher fuel use and repeated repairs.