Class action launched against Toyota over potentially defective filters

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Toyota is facing a class action lawsuit in the Federal Court, potentially impacting 250,000 Australian drivers due to alleged defects in certain models, including the Hilux, Prado, and Fortuner. The legal firms claim these defects have resulted in decreased performance, increased fuel consumption, and excessive emissions. Despite knowing about the issues since 2016, Toyota Australia reportedly misled customers about the durability of the diesel particulate filter (DPF). While Toyota offers service campaigns, they have not issued a full recall for the affected vehicles.

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