Honda/Acura Auto Idle Stop (AIS) Settlement
What this is about
Certain Honda and Acura vehicles with the Automatic Idle Stop feature allegedly may fail to automatically restart the engine when the driver releases the brake pedal, leaving the vehicle temporarily undrivable ("AIS No-Restart").
The background
Plaintiffs in the case allege Honda knew about the AIS No-Restart issue and continued selling the affected vehicles anyway, seeking to recover the economic loss tied to that alleged defect. Honda disputes the claim, arguing that a software update and warranty extension it had already rolled out adequately addressed the concern before the lawsuit was resolved. Under the settlement, dealers are also required to drop a prior requirement that owners reproduce or verify the no-restart symptom before qualifying for a covered repair. The warranty extension itself varies by vehicle: owners of the 2015 Acura TLX get 24 months of added coverage, while other qualifying models get 18 months.
Worth knowing
Plaintiffs in the case allege Honda knew about the AIS No-Restart issue and continued selling the affected vehicles anyway, seeking to recover the economic loss tied to that alleged defect. Honda disputes the claim, arguing that a software update and warranty extension it had already rolled out adequately addressed the concern before the lawsuit was resolved. Under the settlement, dealers are also required to drop a prior requirement that owners reproduce or verify the no-restart symptom before qualifying for a covered repair. The warranty extension itself varies by vehicle: owners of the 2015 Acura TLX get 24 months of added coverage, while other qualifying models get 18 months.
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How much can I get from the Honda/Acura Auto Idle Stop (AIS) Settlement?
Reimbursement of documented past out-of-pocket repair/towing costs, plus an extended claim period on the 10-year warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to AIS No-Restart.
What happened in the Honda/Acura Auto Idle Stop (AIS) Settlement case?
Certain Honda and Acura vehicles with the Automatic Idle Stop feature allegedly may fail to automatically restart the engine when the driver releases the brake pedal, leaving the vehicle temporarily undrivable ("AIS No-Restart").
How do I actually file a claim?
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