Toyota Bluetooth Echo Hands-Free Class Action Settlement
By Steve Levine
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.How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims: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
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
This case provides injunctive relief only and does not involve monetary claims. If you have questions, visit the settlement website or call the administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a news site and not a settlement administrator or law firm.
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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 |