Does the Toyota Echo Settlement provide monetary payments?

No. The Settlement only provides injunctive relief in the form of an Outreach Program that helps vehicle owners fix the Bluetooth echo issue.

What does the Outreach Program include?

It includes a dedicated website, instructional video, dealer tech tips, IVR phone support, direct mail/email communications, and social media ads providing step-by-step instructions for resolving the echo problem.

Can I opt out of the Settlement?

No. This is a mandatory Rule 23(b)(2) injunctive relief settlement. Class Members cannot opt out, but they may object to the Settlement by January 14, 2026.

When is the Fairness Hearing?

The final approval hearing is scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PST in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles.

Toyota Bluetooth Echo Hands-Free Class Action Settlement

Q: Who is included in the Toyota Bluetooth Echo Settlement?

Owners and lessees of select 2014-2019 Toyota vehicles in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington.

By Steve Levine

Toyota Bluetooth Echo Class Action Settlement

Published: August 20, 2025

Claim Deadline: No Claim Form

Payout Award: No Monetary Payments

Proof Required: Not Applicable

What is the Toyota Bluetooth Echo Settlement About?

Toyota has settled a nearly-$9 million class action lawsuit over allegations that its bluetooth systems had defects in some of its most popular American-sold vehicles.

Specifically, the class action lawsuit alleged that certain Toyota vehicles have a defect in the hands-free Bluetooth system, causing callers to hear an “echo” of their own voice. Toyota denies wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the case through an Outreach Program that provides instructions to fix the issue. The case is Kesselman v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Case No. 2:21-cv-06010-TJH-JC, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be included if you purchased, leased, or owned one of the listed Toyota vehicles (model years 2014-2019) in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, or Washington as of August 18, 2025.

Which Cars are Included in the Toyota Class Action?

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

How Much Can I Get Paid?

There is no claim form. You will not receive any money from the Toyota Hands-Free Echo Class Action Settlement.

This is an injunctive settlement only. That means the relief is not financial, but instead Toyota agreed to provide an Outreach Program to educate vehicle owners and lessees about the “echo” problem and how to fix it by adjusting the volume settings.

Access to the Volume Adjustment Protocol Website with step-by-step instructions and a video can be found here.

How Do I File a Claim?

No claim filing is required. Eligible class Members automatically receive benefits from the Outreach Program.

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What Does the Toyota Settlement Provide?

The Settlement does not provide cash payments. Instead, Toyota will fund an Outreach Program including:

- A dedicated Volume Adjustment Protocol Website with instructions and video
- Direct mail/email notices with QR codes
- An IVR phone line with step-by-step guidance
- Social media ads linking to the instructional site
- Dealer “Tech Tips” with enhanced troubleshooting instructions

Important Dates

Objection Deadline: January 14, 2026
Final Fairness Hearing: March 2, 2026 - U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles

What Happens if I Do Nothing?

You will still benefit from the Outreach Program but you cannot sue Toyota separately for injunctive relief on this issue.

Who Are the Lawyers?

The Court appointed Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP and Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C. as Class Counsel. They will request up to $2.85 million in fees and $300,000 in costs, plus service awards of up to $95,000 for class representatives, subject to Court approval.

Toyota Hands-Free Echo Class Action Settlement Notice

Sources

• Fixing Toyota Volume Echo - Website with Instructions
• Official Settlement Website
• Official Settlement Notice PDF

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Settlement Summary
Status	Preliminarily Approved
Claim Form Deadline	Not Applicable
Settlement Amount	Injunctive Relief Only (Outreach Program)
Settlement Category	Automotive
Estimated Payout per Person	No Monetary Award
Case Number	2:21-cv-06010-TJH-JC
Case Title	Kesselman v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., et al.
Settlement Notice	Toyota Bluetooth Echo Settlement Notice PDF