A major class action lawsuit has been filed against several Toyota forklift manufacturers alleging that certain internal combustion forklifts were sold with misrepresented emissions performance.

The case, Broadmoor Lumber & Plywood Co., et al. v. Toyota Industries Corp., et al., is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Defendants deny the claims but have decided to settle.

What does the Settlement provide?

Defendants have agreed to pay $299.5 million into a settlement fund.

Eligible class members may receive:

• Cash payments per qualifying forklift
• Free service inspection and maintenance visit
• Potential warranty benefits if regulatory recalls occur

Estimated payments are likely to range from $1,000 to $2,500 per forklift, depending on participation and claim volume.

Who Qualifies for a Refund?

You may qualify for compensation if you or your business purchased or leased a qualifying forklift on or before January 20, 2026. Specifically, this includes Toyota forklifts sold with any of the following engines and emissions certification years in the United States:

• 2014-2021 1KD,
• 2014-2021 1ZS,
• 2013-2021 1FS, and
• 2007-2021 4Y

Even if you no longer own the forklift, you may still qualify if you owned or leased it during the eligible time period. Both individual owners and businesses may qualify.

The deadline to submit a claim in this matter is September 22, 2026.