Many Mazda owners overlooked this minor error until one individual transformed it into a legal case | Carscoops

      A car buyer discovered that some audio features were missing, leading to a lawsuit regarding misleading window stickers on specific Mazda3 models.

      Basic Mazda3 models are equipped with six speakers, although some are incorrectly marked as having eight.

      One owner of a Mazda3 realized two speakers were absent in the back after initially believing his vehicle had eight.

      The lawsuit seeks for Mazda to return profits gained from the use of deceptive window stickers.

      Purchasing a new vehicle involves a certain trust, particularly regarding the details on the window sticker. In the U.S., these stickers are mandatory on all new cars, providing an overview of features, pricing, and fuel efficiency. However, a recent problem with the window labels on some 2025 Mazda3 vehicles has led to legal action.

      The automobile manufacturer is now facing a significant class action lawsuit in Illinois, which claims that some of Mazda's Monroney stickers inaccurately represent audio features that are not included.

      Disputed Audio Claims by Owner Discovery

      Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that certain 2.5-liter Mazda3 models are marketed as having an enhanced eight-speaker audio system and HD radio, despite only being equipped with the standard six-speaker system and non-HD radio.

      The main plaintiff in the class action, Kyle Johanson, states that after purchasing a 2025 Mazda3, he observed inconsistencies while adjusting the sound settings. The window sticker for his vehicle listed eight speakers and HD radio, but he discovered two speakers missing from the rear and no evidence of HD functionality.

      The class action contends that “the plaintiffs and class members experienced concrete injury by paying more for their vehicles than they were worth, or they would not have bought or leased these vehicles had it not been for the false representations regarding the missing features.”

      In correspondence between Johanson and Mazda, a district sales manager reportedly acknowledged the issue, calling it “typos on the window label / Monroney label.”

      Which Models Are Affected?

      There are 13 different variations of the 2025 Mazda3 available in the U.S., and this class action includes six of the more basic models. These are the 2.5 S Sedan, 2.5 S Hatchback, 2.5 S Select Sport Sedan, 2.5 S Select Sport Hatchback, 2.5 S Preferred Sedan, and 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback. The complaint alleges that Mazda has not taken any corrective measures, “other than trying to secretly cover up its fraudulent activity.”

      The class action aims to cover all affected owners and seeks compensatory damages, statutory damages, and punitive damages, while also requesting that Mazda relinquish the revenues and profits earned through the use of incorrect window stickers.