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Maddens Lawyers commenced the Toyota Diesel Emissions Class Action in the Supreme Court of Victoria on behalf of people who have acquired certain Toyota diesel engine vehicles in Australia between 7 February 2016 and 19 December 2024* (Relevant Period).

This class action alleges that during the Relevant Period, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited and Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota Motor Corporation) (together, ‘Toyota’) supplied hundreds of thousands of Australian consumers with diesel vehicles that have engine devices which, under ordinary driving conditions, impact the vehicle’s emissions control system resulting in the vehicle emitting higher levels of nitrogen dioxide. These devices are commonly known as “defeat devices”.

To register your interest, complete a registration form here.

A list of all Affected Vehicle models can be found here: Affected Vehicles List

You may have acquired an Affected Vehicle by way of purchase, exchange or taking on a lease or on hire-purchase.

If you are a group member, you are encouraged to register for updates in the class action to stay informed and ensure you are eligible for compensation if the class action is successful.

The lead plaintiff in this proceeding, Mr James William Butterworth, has entered into a Conditional Cost Agreement with Maddens Lawyers, and a Litigation Finance Agreement with Woodsford, a third-party litigation funder, for the purpose of advancing this class action. Group members will not be required to pay anything up front, and costs will only be payable in the event of a successful outcome where recovery is made and approved by the Court. For more information about legal costs, see the Updated Funding Information Summary Statement.

You can find more information in the key documents found here.