One of the best-selling cars of 2024 is facing a lawsuit for “lying” about some of the car’s accessories. It’s the 2025 Mazda3, a new version of the Mazda that caused a stir last year. According to official information, Johanson claims that Mazda misrepresented the features of its 2025 Mazda3 models. The official statement details that a proposed class-action settlement has been reached with Mazda Motor of America, Inc., dba Mazda North American Operations (“Mazda”).
Johanson maintains that the alleged misrepresentation was substantial and that he and other consumers would not have purchased if they had known about this
The injured parties are claiming that the speakers and HD radio in the 2025 Mazda3 were not as advertised by the automaker. Johanson maintains that the alleged misrepresentation was substantial and that he and other consumers would not have purchased or leased the vehicles, or would have paid significantly less for them, had they known about the missing features. According to the official statement, “The proposed class action lawsuit, pending in the Western District of Kentucky, is titled Duffy, et al. v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc., Case No. 3:24-cv-388-BJB (W.D. Ky.) (the “Litigation”). The parties have reached a proposed class action settlement of the Litigation. The Court has preliminarily approved the Settlement, and Plaintiffs will request final approval from the Court.”
Getting into the details, the plaintiffs are complaining about feeling deceived by the company. When you buy a car, you pay a price based on its value based on its performance. In this case, and according to the lawsuit, the price was commensurate with some aspects of the car that later turned out not to be the case when the buyers received the car. The Mazda3 class action lawsuit filed by plaintiff Kyle Johanson claims the company misrepresented that its 2025 Mazda3 models came equipped with eight speakers and a high-definition (HD) radio, when in fact they only have six speakers and a standard radio.
Claims: breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, negligent misrepresentation…
The lawsuit is particularly noteworthy because it involves a new car model, which has also been very popular for the past nearly two years. For the plaintiffs, Johanson claims Mazda is guilty of fraud and/or misrepresentation, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, negligent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, and violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act. The owners intend to pursue the lawsuit until their costs are compensated.
Mazda denies these allegations and denies that the Mazda Connect system is defective
According to Mazda’s official statement in response to the lawsuit, a statement authorized by a federal court: “This notice has been approved by a federal court,” the statement reads, “this is the settlement they intend to reach. Under the Settlement, Defendant has agreed to provide certain Class Members with a 24-month extension of their vehicle warranty covering Software Updates and any necessary repair or replacement of the Vehicles’ Connectivity Master Unit (CMU) (the “Limited Warranty Extension” or “LWE”); and to provide other Class Members with reimbursement for certain prior Out-of-Pocket Expenses related to the CMU, Software Updates, SD Card, Display, or Rear View Camera of the Vehicles.
Official sources advise buyers that if they are a Settlement Class Member, they have legal rights and options they can exercise before the Court decides whether to finally approve the Settlement. Plaintiffs allege that the Mazda Connect infotainment system in the Class Vehicles has technical glitches that cause it to reboot, freeze, become unresponsive, get stuck in an endless boot loop, have unexpected audio or video errors, or otherwise malfunction. Mazda denies these allegations and denies that the Mazda Connect system is defective. Nevertheless, Mazda is offering the aforementioned settlement, pending a ruling in favor of both parties.
