by Toyota Corolla Owners in Australia File Lawsuit Over Defective Paint Coating
Toyota Corolla owners in Australia have turned to the court due to serious paint problems that become damaged and begin to peel under the influence of sunlight. Some cars require a complete repaint because of the low quality of the factory coating.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Corolla models manufactured from 2010 to 2014 that had a white color (code 040). This shade was sold under various names, including Glacier Pure Super White and Super White II.
Legal Grounds for the Lawsuit
Lawyers argue that the paint problem violates Australian consumer protection legislation. Owners are demanding compensation for financial losses, decreased market value of the vehicles, and moral damages.
Sunlight and ultraviolet exposure over time degrade the adhesion between the primer and the metal base, leading to paint delamination
Long-Standing Nature of the Problem
Although the lawsuit was filed recently, the problem has been known since 2022, when Toyota Australia officially acknowledged the defect. The company stated that it would actively defend itself in court.
It is currently unknown how many owners have joined the class action, but there is a social media group with over 7,000 members who have faced similar problems not only on the Corolla but also on other Toyota models in Australia.
This situation raises questions about the duration of manufacturers’ warranty obligations and the transparency of their policy regarding known technical issues. Some experts point out that such cases could affect consumer trust in the brand, especially in the competitive Australian market.
