Published
November 1, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
Mazda’s valve stem seal settlement provides extended powertrain coverage and qualifying repair or oil-cost reimbursement; the reimbursement claim period is closed.
Current Status
The court approved the settlement October 8, 2024. The extended deadline for qualifying reimbursement claims passed October 8, 2025. Extended warranty and valve-stem-seal repair benefits may remain available for vehicles still within the applicable time and mileage limits.StatusFinal approval granted; reimbursement claims closed
Claim DeadlineOctober 8, 2025 (Passed)
BenefitWarranty extension, repair, and qualifying reimbursements
Proof RequiredRecords were required for out-of-pocket reimbursement
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that valve stem seals in certain Mazda vehicles could cause excessive oil consumption and low-oil warnings. Mazda denied wrongdoing, and the settlement avoided further litigation.Which Vehicles Were Covered?
The settlement applies to specified Mazda vehicles equipped with affected 2.5-liter turbocharged engines, subject to the model, production, ownership, time, and mileage terms in the official notice.What Relief Did the Settlement Provide?
Benefits include extended powertrain warranty coverage, replacement of affected valve stem seals, loaner vehicles when available, and reimbursement for qualifying oil, oil-change, diagnostic, and repair expenses.Official Information
Review current notices and documents on the Mazda Valve Stem Seal Settlement website.
Settlement Relief
Warranty extension, repairs, and reimbursement
Case Title
Guthrie, et al. v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Case Number
8:22-cv-01055-DOC-DFM
Court
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Current Milestone
Final approval entered October 8, 2024
Official Website
Mazda Valve Stem Seal Settlement
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