Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement

Consumer Protection · Class action settlement

Some proof ⏱ Due Dec 11, 2028 New
🔗 Official claim notice

2,624 claimedReviewed Sep 2, 2026

Lawsuit

Anyone who owned or leased (currently or previously), as of July 31, 2023, a 2011–2019 Toyota Corolla, 2011–2013 Corolla Matrix, 2012–2018 Avalon, 2013–2018 Avalon HV, 2012–2019 Tacoma, 2012–2017 Tundra or 2012–2017 Sequoia sold or leased in the U.S. can register for a share of the residual fund (up to $250). Owners of recalled Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Avalon models can also claim documented recall expenses.

Anyone who owned or leased (currently or previously), as of July 31, 2023, a 2011–2019 Toyota Corolla, 2011–2013 Corolla Matrix, 2012–2018 Avalon, 2013–2018 Avalon HV, 2012–2019 Tacoma, 2012–2017 Tundra or 2012–2017 Sequoia sold or leased in the U.S. can register for a share of the residual fund (up to $250). Owners of recalled Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Avalon models can also claim documented recall expenses.

Eligibility

You owned or leased one of the class vehicles (2011–2019 Corolla, 2011–2013 Corolla Matrix, 2012–2018 Avalon, 2013–2018 Avalon HV, 2012–2019 Tacoma, 2012–2017 Tundra, 2012–2017 Sequoia) as of July 31, 2023. The 2020–2023 Tacoma and 2018 Tundra are not included. Check your VIN on the settlement site.

Fileby Dec 11, 2028
Admin reviewKroll
Approvedfinal approval
Paid1–6 months later

Key facts

StatusNew
Potential payoutResidual distribution of up to $250 per registered class member (per-capita share of leftover funds) plus reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket costs to complete the January 2020 ZF-TRW airbag control unit recall (rental car, towing, childcare, repair costs, lost wages) on recalled Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Avalon and Avalon HV vehicles. Also a 12-year extended warranty on recall-installed parts.
Settlement fund$78,500,000
Proof requiredSome proof required
Claim deadlineEnds Dec 11, 2028
Exclusion / opt-out deadlineSee official notice
Final approval hearingSee official notice
Case nameToyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement
Case number
CourtU.S. District Court, Central District of California
AdministratorKroll Settlement Administration

How to file

  1. Confirm you're in the class. Compare the eligibility section above with your own history — class period dates matter.
  2. Gather what's needed. Some proof required. Receipts, account emails or statements speed up approval.
  3. File before Dec 11, 2028. The claim button opens the administrator's official form — most claims take a few minutes.
  4. Track it. Payments usually arrive 1–6 months after the final approval hearing.

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Estimated possible payoutUp to $250
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