TOKYO – Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Inc. and Hino Motors Sales USA Inc., a Toyota-owned company, agreed to a $237.5 million Hino class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that certain truck models were defective and produced emissions that exceeded regulatory limits.

The Hino emissions settlement benefits former and owner lessees, as of Oct. 30, 2023, of the following Hino trucks:

  • Hino 155 (model years 2013-2020)
  • Hino 195 (model years 2013-2020)
  • Hino 238 (model years 2011-2020)
  • Hino 258 (model years 2011-2020)
  • Hino 268 (model years 2011-2020)
  • Hino 338 (model years 2011-2020)
  • Hino XL7 (model year 2020)
  • Hino XL8 (model year 2020)
  • Hino L6 (model year 2021)
  • Hino L7 (model year 2021)
    Owners and lessees who are uncertain if their vehicle is included in the Hino emissions settlement can use the VIN lookup tool on the Hino class action lawsuit settlement website.

    Plaintiffs in the case claim Hino trucks regularly deliver far worse fuel economy during normal use than those emitted and reported during regulatory testings, resulting in emissions that exceed federal regulations. According to the emissions class action lawsuit, Hino knew its trucks delivered worse fuel economy than promised but intentionally concealed this fact from consumers and regulatory bodies.

    Hino Motors is a Toyota-owned company that primarily sells medium duty trucks used for business transportation and delivery.

    The company hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $237.5 million settlement to resolve the Hino emissions class action lawsuit.

    Under the terms of the Hino class action lawsuit settlement, class members can receive between $1,500 and $15,000 per truck. For trucks that have been sold and have multiple previous or current owners who file a claim, 60% of the compensation per truck will be allocated to the original owner and 40% of the compensation will be split between any subsequent owners.

    Claims must be supported with proof of ownership such as a vehicle title, registration, purchase agreement, lease agreement, insurance documents or other documentation showing both the owner name and vehicle VIN.

    In order to receive benefits under the Hino emissions settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form by June 15, 2024.