Toyota agreed to pay a $78.5 million settlement to resolve claims its vehicles were equipped with defective air bag control units that could malfunction during a crash.
The settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of 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 and 2012-2017 Toyota Sequoia vehicles. Drivers can look up their vehicle VIN on the settlement website to check their eligibility.
According to the class action lawsuit, Toyota equipped some of its vehicles with defective air bag control units. These components allegedly malfunction during collisions, preventing the air bags from deploying.
Toyota is a global vehicle brand based in Japan.
Toyota hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $78.5 million settlement to resolve the air bag defect class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to their vehicle if their vehicle has been recalled due to the air bags. If class members own or lease a vehicle that was not covered by an air bag recall, they may be able to receive up to $250 in a residual distribution payment. These payments will vary depending on the funds leftover after reimbursements are paid to recall customers.
The settlement also provides a robust inspection program, an extended new parts warranty and an outreach program for recalled vehicles.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 20, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 16, 2023.
To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by the claim deadline. Although the official claim deadline has not been determined, claims will be due to the settlement administrator no earlier than Dec. 16, 2026.
Who’s Eligible
Current and former owners and lessees of 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 and 2012–2017 Toyota Sequoia vehicles
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Documentation of out-of-pocket expenses
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
12/16/2026
Case Name
In re: ZF-TRW Air Bag Control Units Product Liability Litigation, Case No. 2:19-ml-02905-JAK-MRW, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
11/16/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Toyota Air Bag Control Unit Settlement
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
info@air bagcontrolunitsettlement.com
833-747-5737
Class Counsel
Roland Tellis
BARON & BUDD PC
David Stellings
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP
Defense Counsel
John P Hooper
KING & SPALDING LLP
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