Toyota Australia agreed to a huge payout after a seven-year legal fight over faulty diesel filters.
The deal covers HiLux utes, LandCruiser Prado SUVs, and Fortuner SUVs built from 2015 to 2020.
A DPF traps soot from a diesel engine, then burns it off in a process called regeneration.
The faulty filters could clog. Cars blew thick white smoke and used more fuel.
The Williams class action covers buyers who got their cars in the original period.
The Taylor class action covers people who bought affected cars second-hand and still own them.
In 2022, a court found the cars were not of acceptable quality. Toyota lost its appeal in 2023.
The $750 million deal is the largest class action settlement in Australian history.
The payout is nearly double Toyota Australia's record $380 million after-tax profit.
Toyota says a free fix has been available since 2020. Owners can ask a dealer about it.
Toyota apologized for any inconvenience. It said customer trust has been central for over 70 years.
No money moves until the Federal Court approves the deal. Owners should contact their lawyers.
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