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Toyota Forklift Emissions Settlement

Toyota Industries · Certain Toyota internal-combustion forklifts · Settlement Reached

About this case

Toyota Industries and related Toyota Material Handling companies agreed to pay $299.5 million to resolve allegations that emissions from certain internal-combustion forklifts were misrepresented and exceeded regulatory limits. The matter reached a nationwide settlement, with the final-approval-order claim deadline stated as September 22, 2026 and a settlement website deadline stated as September 23, 2026.

Case overview

Defendant company
Toyota Industries
Product or service
Certain Toyota internal-combustion forklifts
Court case number
3:24-cv-06640-JSC
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
Misrepresentation

Important dates

Toyota forklift emissions settlement claim

Participation information

Toyota forklift emissions settlement claim

Individuals and entities that purchased or leased an eligible Toyota internal-combustion forklift in the United States on or before January 20, 2026 may qualify. Eligibility depends on the forklift’s engine, model, emissions-certification year, and serial number. Covered engine families include specified 4Y, 1FS, 1KD, and 1ZS forklifts.

Submit the official Settlement Claim Form online through the settlement administrator’s claim portal or download and mail the form to the Settlement Administrator. Claims must be submitted electronically or postmarked by September 23, 2026. To seek a Service Plan visit, contact an authorized Toyota Material Handling dealer and provide the forklift’s model and serial number.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Open
Total settlement amount
$299,500,000
Amount per claim
$820
Payout
Eligible claimants may receive a variable cash payment from the $299,500,000 settlement fund. The official FAQ states that compensation could be approximately $820 per eligible forklift only in the unlikely event that a valid claim is submitted for every eligible forklift; the actual amount depends on valid claims and competing claims for the same forklift. Claimants may also receive one free Service Plan visit for each operable eligible forklift. A New Parts Warranty may apply if a qualifying,‌
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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