Settlement Amount:
$78.5 million cash fund ($147.8M+ total value)
Claim Deadline:
December 11, 2028
Proof Required:
Yes – 17-character VIN, proof of ownership or lease, and documentation of any claimed expenses
Official Settlement Website:
AirBagControlUnitSettlement.com
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What Is the Case About?
The settlement resolves allegations that a defective ZF-TRW airbag control unit could keep the airbags from deploying in a crash. It covers certain 2011–2019 Toyota vehicles equipped with the affected part. Toyota denies any wrongdoing.
Who Qualifies?
Owners and lessees of a 2011–2019 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Tacoma, Tundra, or Sequoia as of July 31, 2023 qualify. The settlement covers residents of the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories.
How Much Can You Get?
- Up to $250 residual cash payment
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses such as transportation, towing, childcare, repair costs, and lost wages
- A 12-year extended warranty on replacement parts
How to File
File online through the official settlement website or by mail. You will need your 17-character VIN, proof of ownership or lease, and documentation of any expenses. The claim deadline is December 11, 2028.
Key Deadlines
- Claim deadline: December 11, 2028
- Final approval granted: November 28, 2023 (appeal dismissed December 11, 2025)
Case Details
| Case Name | In re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation |
| Case Number | 2:19-ml-02905-JAK-JPR (MDL 2905) |
| Court | U.S. District Court, Central District of California |
| Administrator | Kroll Settlement Administration, LLC |
| Settlement Amount | $78.5 million cash |
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By Felix Levine. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news and information site and is not a class action administrator, class counsel, or a law firm. This page summarizes a public class action settlement and is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and payment timing may change — always verify details at the official settlement website before filing. Class action claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury; submit only truthful information.