*** THE DEADLINE FOR FILING A CLAIM HAS PASSED ***
You can no longer submit a claim for compensation under the Second Omnibus Distribution. Minor amendments to the Distribution Protocol have been approved by the Ontario and Quebec Courts. Payments to approved class members will begin shortly. Further information can be found at www.autopartsettlement.ca.
Note: Clicking on the “Join” button above is NOT filing a claim. The claims process related to 28 actions. The claims process has not yet commenced for 9 actions. Clicking on the “Join” button above (or filing a claim) will ensure that you are sent updates about the remaining actions that were not part of this claims process.
The Auto Parts actions are comprised of approximately forty-five (45) class actions that have been commenced regarding alleged price-fixing of automobile parts. The unlawful conspiracies relate to the prices of parts installed by automakers in new vehicles. The class actions affect any person in Canada who purchased or leased a new vehicle containing the relevant parts or who purchased the relevant parts for installation in a new vehicle (ie. automakers).
A description of the relevant automotive parts and the relevant class periods can be found here.
Developments
Below is information relating to:
- Proposed settlements and the court approval hearing date to approve the settlements;;
- Information about the distribution of the settlement funds, including:
- the current ongoing distribution in 28 actions. The deadline for filing a claim has passed;
- the pending distribution in 9 actions and the court approval hearing dates to approve an amended distribution protocol; and
- the concluded distributions in 8 actions.
Settlements
To date, settlements have been entered into totalling approximately $180 million. Details of the settlements can be found here.
The Continental and Magna settlements are subject to court approval in Ontario. The Ontario Court will decide whether to approve the settlements as fair, reasonable and in the best interest of the settlement class.
If the Continental and Magna settlements are approved, they will resolve the class action in its entirety.
The Ontario Court will hold a hearing to decide whether to approve these settlements virtually on July 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. If you wish to attend, please contact our office at: [email protected].
A copy of the Notice of Hearing can be found here. [English] [French]
All other settlements were previously approved by the Ontario, British Columbia and/or Quebec Courts, as applicable.
Distribution
The claims process has commenced in 28 actions (see heading “Claims Administration Process Commenced”). The claims process is pending in 9 actions (see heading “Claims Administration Process Pending”). Settlement funds have been distributed in 8 actions (see heading “Claims Administration Process Concluded”).
Claims Administration Process Commenced - Second Omnibus Distribution Protocol
(Alternators, Automatic Transmission Fluid Warmers and Oil Coolers, Automotive Access Mechanisms, Automotive Bearings, Automotive Brake Hoses, Automotive Hoses, Automotive Steel Tubes, Body Sealing Parts, Ceramic Substrates, Electric Powered Steering (“EPS”) Assemblies, Electronic Throttle Bodies, Fuel Injection Systems, Heater Control Panels, High Intensity Discharge (“HID”) Ballasts, Inverters, Manual Steering Columns, Motor Generators, Occupant Safety Systems, Oxygen Sensors, Plastic Interior Trim, Power Window Switches, Radiators, Spark Plugs, Starters, Steering Angle Sensors, Switches, Valve Timing Control Devices and Windshield Wiper Systems)
Settlements have been reached with all defendants in the above-noted actions.
The deadline for submitting a claim has passed.
Minor amendments to the Distribution Protocol were approved by the Ontario and Quebec Courts. Payments to approved class members will commence shortly. Further information can be found at www.autopartsettlement.ca.
Alternators, Automatic Transmission Fluid Warmers and Oil Coolers, Automotive Brake Hoses, Automotive Hoses, Fuel Injection Systems, Heater Control Panels, Inverters, Motor Generators, Occupant Safety Systems, Oxygen Sensors, Radiators, Spark Plugs, Starters, Steering Angle Sensors, Switches, and Windshield Wiper Systems
Electronic Throttle Bodies
Body Sealing Parts, Ceramic Substrates, and Plastic Interior Trim
Automotive Bearings, Electric Powered Steering (“EPS”) Assemblies, High Intensity Discharge (“HID”) Ballasts, and Manual Steering Columns.
Automotive Access Mechanisms, Automotive Steel Tubes, Power Window Switches, and Valve Timing Control Devices
Claims Administration Process Pending: Third Omnibus Distribution Protocol
(Air Conditioning Systems, Anti-Vibration Rubber (“AVR”) Parts, Autolights, Automotive Exhaust Systems, Braking Systems, Door Latches & Closure Systems, Ignition Coils, Instrument Panel Clusters (“IPC”), and Shock Absorbers)
Settlements have been reached with all defendants in the above-noted actions. A proposed Distribution Protocol was approved by the Ontario, British Columbia and/or Quebec Courts as applicable. The claims process for the Third Omnibus Distribution Protocol has not yet commenced.
The Ontario and Quebec Courts have ongoing jurisdiction of the implementation of the Third Omnibus Distribution Protocol. At the approval hearings, Class Counsel will be seeking various amendments to the Third Omnibus Distribution Protocol. The hearings will take place virtually in Ontario on July 16, 2025 at 10:00 and Quebec on September 17, 2025 at 9:00.
For more information about the proposed amendments to the distribution, please review the Notice of Hearing. [English] [French]
A copy of the proposed Amended Distribution Protocol can be found here. [English] [French]
Claims Administration Process Concluded - First Omnibus Distribution
(Automotive Wire Harness Systems, Air Flow Meters, Constant Velocity-Joint Boot Products, Electronic Control Units, Fan Motors, Fuel Senders, Power Window Motors, and Windshield Washer Systems)
Settlements have been reached with all defendants in the above-noted actions.
The deadline to apply for compensation has passed and the Claims Administrator has distributed the settlement funds.
FAQs
What is a class action?
A class action is a lawsuit that is brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group of people whose claims share common legal and/or factual issues. Class actions provide a cost-effective way for groups of people with common interests to pursue a legal claim.
Do I have to pay anything to participate in the class action?
Class action lawyers are usually paid on a contingency basis. This means that class counsel are only paid if successful. Class counsel are paid a percentage of any settlement or court award. Class counsel fees are subject to court approval.
Who is affected by the auto parts class actions?
You are affected by an auto parts class action if you are a person in Canada who, during the relevant class period:
- purchased or leased a new or used Automotive Vehicle in Canada;
- purchased a new or used Automotive Vehicle for import into Canada; or
- purchased an automotive part in Canada for installation in a new Automotive Vehicle.
A description of the automotive parts and the relevant class periods can be found here.
The courts have approved protocols for the distribution of the settlement funds, including which settlement class members are/were entitled to share in the distribution (see Developments, Distribution).
Can I join the class action?
There are no steps required to “join” the class action. Unless you opt-out (exclude yourself) from the class action), assuming you fall within the scope of the class definition, you are automatically included in the class action.
Can I exclude myself from the class action?
The period to opt-out of (exclude yourself from) the auto parts class actions has expired.
What should I do to protect my rights?
To protect your rights, you should:
- Keep records of any purchases or leases of new vehicles from 1995 onwards. This period covers the entire duration of all auto parts price-fixing cases. You might be affected by multiple auto parts price-fixing cases;
- Keep records of any purchases of an automotive part for installation in new vehicles during the class period. A description of the automotive parts and the relevant class periods can be found here;
- Register to receive updates on this case by filling out the form below.
I still have a question. Who should I contact?
Email us at [email protected] or contact us by phone at 519-672-2121 or toll free at 1-800-461-6066.
Documents
DISTRIBUTION
Claims Process Commenced
Second Omnibus Distribution (Alternators, Automatic Transmission Fluid Warmers and Oil Coolers, Automotive Access Mechanisms, Automotive Bearings, Automotive Brake Hoses, Automotive Hoses, Automotive Steel Tubes, Body Sealing Parts, Ceramic Substrates, Electric Powered Steering (“EPS”) Assemblies, Electronic Throttle Bodies, Fuel Injection Systems, Heater Control Panels, High Intensity Discharge (“HID”) Ballasts, Inverters, Manual Steering Columns, Motor Generators, Occupant Safety Systems, Oxygen Sensors, Plastic Interior Trim, Power Window Switches, Radiators, Spark Plugs, Starters, Steering Angle Sensors, Switches, Valve Timing Control Devices and Windshield Wiper Systems)
Alternators, Automatic Transmission Fluid Warmers and Oil Coolers, Automotive Brake Hoses, Automotive Hoses, Fuel Injection Systems, Heater Control Panels, Inverters, Motor Generators, Occupant Safety Systems, Oxygen Sensors, Radiators, Spark Plugs, Starters, Steering Angle Sensors, Switches, and Windshield Wiper Systems
Electronic Throttle Bodies
Body Sealing Parts, Ceramic Substrates, and Plastic Interior Trim
Automotive Bearings, Electric Powered Steering (“EPS”) Assemblies, High Intensity Discharge (“HID”) Ballasts, and Manual Steering Columns.
Automotive Access Mechanisms, Automotive Steel Tubes, Power Window Switches, and Valve Timing Control Devices
Pending Claims Process
Third Omnibus Distribution (Air Conditioning Systems, Anti-Vibration Rubber (“AVR”) Parts, Autolights, Automotive Exhaust Systems, Braking Systems, Door Latches & Closure Systems, Ignition Coils, Instrument Panel Clusters (“IPC”), and Shock Absorbers)
Claims Administration Process Concluded
First Omnibus Distribution (Automotive Wire Harness Systems, Air Flow Meters, Electronic Control Units, Fan Motors, Fuel Senders, Power Window Motors, Windshield Washer Systems, and Constant Velocity-Joint-Boot Products)
Automotive Wire Harness Systems
Air Flow Meters, Electronic Control Units, Fan Motors, Fuel Senders, Power Window Motors, and Windshield Washer Systems
Constant Velocity-Joint-Boot Products
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- Distribution Protocol [English]
SETTLEMENTS
For information regarding Automotive Access Mechanisms, Door Latches & Closure Systems, and Valve Timing Control Devices, please visit Class Counsel’s website at: https://www.sotosclassactions.com/auto-parts/.
- Aisan Industry Co. Ltd., Franklin Precision Industry, Inc., Aisan Corporation of America and Hyundam Industrial Co., Ltd.
- Alps Electric Co., Ltd., Alps Electric (North America), Inc., and Alps Automotive Inc.
- Autoliv, Inc., Autoliv ASP, Inc., Autoliv B.V. & Co. K.G., Autoliv Electronics Canada Inc., Autoliv Japan Ltd., Autoliv Safety Technology, Inc., Autoliv Canada, Inc. and VOA Canada Inc.
- Bosal International NV, Bosal Nederland, B.V., Bosal Industries Georgia, Inc. o/a Bosal International North America, and Bosal USA, Inc.
- Bridgestone Corporation, Bridgestone Elastech Co., Ltd., Bridgestone APM Company, Bridgestone Canada Inc., and Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
- Chiyoda Mfg. Co. Ltd and Chiyoda USA Corporation
- Continental AG, Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. Continental Tire Canada, Inc. (formerly known as Continental Automotive Canada, Inc.), Continental Automotive Electronics LLC, and Continental Automotive Korea, Ltd.
- Instrument Panel Clusters Settlement Agreement
- Braking Systems Settlement Agreement [English] [French]
- Corning Incorporated and Corning International Kabushiki Kaisha
- Delphi Technologies PLC, Delphi Powertrain Systems, LLC, Delphi Automotive LLP, Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC, Korea Delphi Automotive Systems Corp., and Delphi Powertrain Systems Korea Ltd.
- DENSO Corporation, DENSO International America, Inc., DENSO Manufacturing Canada, Inc., DENSO Sales Canada, Inc., DENSO Korea Corporation (f/k/a separately as DENSO International Korea Corporation and DENSO Korea Automotive Corporation), DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. (f/k/a DENSO Sales California, Inc.), DENSO Automotive Deutschland GmbH, ASMO Co., Ltd., ASMO North America, LLC, ASMO North Carolina, Inc., ASMO Greenville of North Carolina, Inc., ASMO Manufacturing, Inc., Korea Wiper Blade Co., Ltd. and Techma Corporation
- Diamond & Zebra Electric Mfg. Co. Ltd. (f/k/a Diamond Electric Mfg. Co. Ltd.), and Diamond Electric Mfg. Corporation
- Eberspächer Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG, Eberspächer Exhaust Technology GmbH (formerly Eberspächer Exhaust Technology GmbH & Co. KG), Eberspächer North America, Inc., and Eberspächer Climate Control Systems Canada Inc. (formerly Espar Products Inc.)
- Faurecia SA, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies Canada, Ltd., Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC, Faurecia Exhaust Systems, LLC (misnamed as Faurecia Exhaust Systems, Inc.), and Faurecia Systèmes d’Èchappement
- Fujikura Ltd., Fujikura America Inc. and Fujikura Automotive America LLC
- Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd and American Furukawa, Inc
- Green Tokai Co. Ltd. And Tokai Kogyo Co., Ltd.
- G.S. Electech, Inc., G.S.W. Manufacturing Inc., and G.S. Wiring Systems Inc.
- Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. and Hitachi Astemo Indiana, Inc.
- Hitachi Astemo Ohio Manufacturing, Inc. (f/k/a American Showa, Inc.), Hitachi Astemo Canada, Inc. (f/k/a Showa Canada Inc.), and Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. (f/k/a Showa Corporation)
- Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. and Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
- Air Flow Meters Settlement Agreement
- Alternators Settlement Agreement
- Electronic Control Units Settlement Agreement
- Electronic Throttle Bodies Settlement Agreement
- Fuel Injection Systems Settlement Agreement
- Ignition Coils Settlement Agreement
- Inverters Settlement Agreement
- Motor Generators Settlement Agreement
- Shock Absorbers Settlement Agreement
- Starters Settlement Agreement
- Hitachi Metals, Ltd. and Hitachi Cable America Inc.
- INOAC Corporation, INOAC USA, Inc., INOAC Interior Systems LLC, INOAC Interior Systems LP, and INOAC Canada Limited
- JTEKT Corporation, JTEKT North America Corporation, JTEKT Automotive North America, Inc., Koyo Deutschland GmbH, Koyo Corporation of U.S.A. and Koyo Canada Inc.
- Kayaba Industry Co. Ltd. d/b/a KYB Corporation and KYB Americas Corporation
- Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and North American Lighting, Inc.
- Lear Corporation and Kyungshin-Lear Sales and Engineering, LLC
- Leoni AG, Leoni Kabel GmbH, Leoni Wiring Systems, Inc., Leonische Holding, Inc., Leoni Wire Inc., Leoni Elocab Ltd. and Leoni Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH
- MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG and MAHLE Behr USA Inc.
- Marelli Corporation (formerly known as Calsonic Kansei Corporation) and Marelli North America, Inc. (formerly known as Calsonic Kansei North America, Inc.)
- Maruyasu Industries Co., Ltd. and Curtis-Maruyasu America, Inc.
- Meritor, Inc.
- Mikuni Corporation and Mikuni American Corporation
- Mitsuba Corporation and American Mitsuba Corporation
- Autolights Settlement Agreement
- EPS Assemblies Settlement Agreement
- Electronic Throttle Bodies Settlement Agreement
- Fan Motors Settlement Agreement
- Fuel Injection Systems Settlement Agreement
- Power Window Motors Settlement Agreement
- Starters Settlement Agreement
- Windshield Washer Systems Settlement Agreement
- Windshield Wiper Systems Settlement Agreement
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. and Mitsubishi Sales Canada, Inc.
- Alternators Settlement Agreement
- Electronic Control Units Settlement Agreement
- EPS Assemblies Settlement Agreement
- Electronic Throttle Bodies Settlement Agreement
- Fuel Injection Systems Settlement Agreement
- HID Ballasts Settlement Agreement
- Ignition Coils Settlement Agreement
- Inverters Settlement Agreement
- Occupant Safety Systems Settlement Agreement
- Starters Settlement Agreement
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and MHI Climate Control, Inc.
- Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., Nachi America Inc., Nachi Canada Inc., Nachi Europe GmbH, and Nachi Technology Inc.
- NGK Insulators, Ltd., NGK Ceramics USA, Inc., NGK Automotive Ceramics USA, Inc. and NGK Insulators of Canada, Ltd.
- NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc., NGK Spark Plugs Canada Limited, NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., and NTK Technologies, Inc.
- Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd., N.S. International, Ltd., and New Sabina Industries, Inc.
- Nishikawa Rubber Co.
- NSK Ltd., NSK Corporation, NSK Canada Inc., NSK Americas, Inc., NSK Europe Ltd., NSK Steering Systems Co., Ltd., and NSK Steering Systems America, Inc.
- NTN Corporation, NTN USA Corporation, NTN Bearing Corp. of America, NTN Bearing Corp. of Canada Ltd., NTN Wälzlager (Europa) GmbH, and NTN-SNR Roulements SA
- Omron Automotive Electronics Co. Ltd.
- Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Corporation of North America, and Panasonic Canada, Inc.
- Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch Inc. and Robert Bosch LLC
- Sanden Holdings Corporation n/ka/ Sanden Corporation, Sanden International (USA) Inc., Sanden Automotive Climate Systems Corporation, and Sanden Automotive Components Corporation
- Sanoh Industrial Co., Ltd., Sanoh America, Inc., and Sanoh Canada, Ltd.
- Schaeffler AG, Schaeffler Group USA Inc., Schaeffler Canada Inc., Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, and FAG Kugelfischer GmbH
- AB SKF, SKF USA Inc., SKF Canada Limited, and SKF GmbH
- Stanley Electric Co., Ltd., Stanley Electric U.S. Co., Inc., and II Stanley Co., Inc.
- Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., SEWS Canada Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc., Sumitomo Wiring Systems (U.S.A.), Inc., K & S Wiring Systems Inc., and Sumitomo Electric Wintec America, Inc.
- Sumitomo Riko Company Limited, SumiRiko Ohio, Inc. and SumiRiko Tennessee, Inc.
- S-Y Systems Technologies Europe, GmbH (Correct name is: Yazaki Systems Technologies GmbH, formerly S-Y Systems Technologies Europe, GmbH)
- Tenneco Inc., Tenneco GmbH, Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc., and Tenneco Canada Inc.
- TK Holdings Trust
- Tokai Rika Co., Ltd., TRAM, Inc., TRMI, Inc., TRIN, Inc., TRQSS, Inc., and TAC Manufacturing Inc.
- Toyo Denso Co., Ltd and Westec, Inc.
- Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., Toyo Tire North America OE Sales LLC and Toyo Automotive Parts (USA), Inc.
- Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation, Waterville TG Inc., TG Automotive Sealing Kentucky, LLC, TG Kentucky, LLC, TG Fluid Systems USA Corporation, TG Missouri Corporation, TG Minto Corporation, Fuel Total Systems Kentucky Corporation, Toyoda Gosei Holdings Inc., Toyoda Gosei Rubber Mexico S.A. De C.V., Meteor Sealing Systems, LLC, and LMI Custom Mixing, LLC
- T.RAD Co., Ltd. and T.RAD North America, Inc.
- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., TRW Automotive Inc. and TRW Deutschland Holding GmbH
- USUI International Corporation, USUI Co., Ltd. (f/k/a/ USAI Kokusai Sangyo Kaisha Ltd.)
- Valeo S.A., Valeo Incorporated, Valeo Japan Co. Ltd., Valeo Climate Control Corp, Valeo Compressor North America, Inc., Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc., Valeo, Inc. and Ichikoh Industries, Ltd.
- Yamada Manufacturing Co, Ltd. and Yamada North America, Inc.
- Yamashita Rubber Co., Ltd. and YUSA Corporation
- Yazaki Corporation, and Yazaki North America, Inc.
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG, TRW Automotive GmbH (now known as ZF Automotive Germany GmbH), TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc. (now known as ZF Passive Safety Systems US Inc.), Kelsey-Hayes Company (now known as ZF Active Safety US Inc.), TRW Canada Limited (now known as ZF Automotive Canada Limited), and Kelsey-Hayes Canada Limited (now known as Roadster Holdings (Canada) ULC)