Maruti Suzuki to challenge Raipur forum order to replace E20 fuel vehicle

MSIL will contest a Raipur consumer forum ruling directing it to replace a Grand Vitara hybrid or refund ₹20.5 lakh over recurring engine faults linked to E20 fuel. The company attributes the issues to fuel contamination rather than a manufacturing defect.

— Filed Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 20:50 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Maruti Suzuki will challenge a Raipur consumer forum order directing it to replace a Grand Vitara hybrid or refund ₹20.5 lakh over recurring engine faults linked to E20 fuel; MSIL cites fuel contamination as cause.

Why this matters

Continues Maruti Suzuki's push to contest the Raipur consumer court order mandating Grand Vitara replacement or refund over E20 fuel claims, reinforcing its stance that faults stem from fuel contamination rather than manufacturing defects.

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