Toyota - Airbag control units class action settlement
What is the Toyota airbag control unit settlement about?
This lawsuit alleges that certain Toyota vehicles were equipped with ZF-TRW airbag control units (ACUs) that may be vulnerable to electrical overstress, a condition that can cause airbags and other safety systems to fail during a collision. Plaintiffs claim this defect created a significant safety risk for drivers and passengers.
Toyota denies the allegations but agreed to the settlement to resolve the case. The Court has not determined who is right.
How much is the Toyota airbag control unit settlement payout?
If you're eligible and file a claim, you may receive a cash payment from the $78.5 million settlement fund. Additional benefits include:
- Extended New Parts Warranty
- Loaner vehicle program
- Inspection and outreach program
The final payout amount you receive may vary depending on your vehicle, the type of claim you submit, and the number of valid claims filed.
Am I eligible to file a claim?
You may be eligible if you currently own, previously owned, leased, or previously leased one of the following “Subject Vehicles” equipped with ZF-TRW ACUs:
- 2011–2019 Toyota Corolla
- 2011–2013 Toyota Corolla Matrix
- 2012–2018 Toyota Avalon
- 2013–2018 Toyota Avalon HV
- 2012–2019 Toyota Tacoma
- 2012–2017 Toyota Tundra
- 2012–2017 Toyota Sequoia
Eligibility must be verified using the VIN lookup tool on the official settlement website.
The settlement provides benefits such as cash payments, warranty extensions, inspections, and other relief.
Is the Toyota airbag control unit settlement legit?
Yes. The Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement is legitimate, and airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com has been authorized by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California as the official settlement website.
Consumers can visit the website to:
- File a claim
- Check their vehicle’s eligibility
- Learn more about the settlement
- Access important documents
- Contact the Court-approved settlement administrator, Kroll Settlement Administration
This is the only official website for the Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement.
When’s the claim deadline?
You must submit a Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement claim form online or by mail no earlier than December 16, 2026.
The exact claim deadline has not yet been finalized but will not occur before this date.
Other deadlines:
- Objection deadline: Passed (October 20, 2023)
- Exclusion deadline: Passed (October 20, 2023)
- Final Approval Hearing: Occurred November 16, 2023
- Settlement Approved: November 28, 2023
- Appeal Filed: December 28, 2023 (delays out-of-pocket claim processing only)
Who qualifies for the Toyota airbag control unit settlement?
The Toyota settlement covers anyone who:
Owned or leased, or previously owned or leased, one of the Subject Toyota vehicles equipped with ZF-TRW ACUs that may experience electrical overstress leading to potential airbag failure.
This includes individuals who purchased or leased these vehicles anywhere in the United States.
VIN confirmation is required to verify eligibility.
How do I file a Toyota airbag control unit settlement claim form?
To submit a Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement claim form online, visit the official settlement website.
Filing online
- Complete the digital claim form when the filing window opens
- Submit before the official Claims Deadline (no earlier than December 16, 2026)
Filing by mail
- Download and print the claim form from the official website
- Fill it out completely
- Mail it so it is postmarked before the Claims Deadline
If you did not receive a settlement email notice with a class member ID, you may still file by downloading and mailing the paper form.
