Jaguar Land Rover dealership sign under a blue sky, representing the growing group litigation for Jaguar owners over alleged diesel particulate filter defects.

Judge approves group litigation order in Jaguar Land Rover claim: What it means for affected owners

You may have heard about the growing legal action against Jaguar Land Rover over alleged defects in diesel particulate filters. This issue, which impacts various models manufactured from 2017 onwards, has already led to over 42,000 claims being filed.

Now, the courts have approved a Group Litigation Order (GLO) to streamline these claims into one collective action. This is a significant milestone for affected owners, offering a clearer path toward compensation.

Here’s what you need to know about the claim, how the GLO benefits owners, and what steps you can take to protect your rights.

What is the Jaguar Land Rover claim about?

Jaguar Land Rover is accused of selling cars with defective diesel particulate filter (DPF) systems.

A DPF helps to reduce harmful emissions from diesel cars. Legislation introduced in 2009 effectively made DPFs mandatory in all modern diesel cars. Lawyers claim that the DPF systems in certain Jaguar Land Rover models experienced excessive clogging and reliability issues. They allege these issues led to engine performance problems, including:

Jaguar Land Rover offered software updates and warranty extensions to rectify the issues. However, for many drivers, it was too little, too late. People who bought affected Jaguar Land Rover diesel-powered vehicles manufactured between April 2014 and December 2022 may have experienced excessive maintenance costs and increased risks to their safety. The affected cars were also likely to be worth less than drivers paid for them.

 

What is the significance of the GLO?

A GLO is a court order that consolidates similar claims into a single legal action. A court must approve a GLO before a group action can proceed- which has now happened in the Jaguar Land Rover case.

This is good news for claimants as it benefits affected vehicle owners in several ways:

The judge who approved the GLO said it was likely more people would now sign up to the lawsuit. However, with strict deadlines in place, if you wish to join the claim you must do so by 18 July 2025.

How to join the Jaguar Land Rover group litigation

If you’ve experienced issues with a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle manufactured from 2014 onwards, you may be eligible to join the group litigation. Here’s what to do:

Act quickly: the deadline for joining the GLO is July 2025

The earlier you register, the better positioned you’ll be to secure compensation if the no-win, no-fee case succeeds.

If successful, you could be entitled to compensation of up to £16,000.

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