- Claims Open: An approved or preliminarily approved settlement is accepting claims.
Case verification
- Case name
- In re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation (Hyundai-Kia settlement)
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- Case number
- 2:19-ml-02905-JAK-JPR
- Claim deadline
- April 8, 2027
- Current status
- Final approval granted October 8, 2025. Claims are being accepted.
- Official settlement website
- acusettlement.com/hyundaikia (JND Legal Administration)
Last verified: October 9, 2026. Details can change. Always confirm eligibility and deadlines on the official settlement website or court docket before filing. How we verify cases.
If you’ve ever owned a Hyundai or Kia, this is definitely one settlement worth checking.
The lawsuit involves allegations that certain vehicles had an airbag defect that could prevent the airbags from deploying properly in some situations.
When I looked it up, I was surprised by how many vehicles were included.
Is Your Vehicle on the List?
Hyundai
- Sonata (2011–2019)
- Sonata Hybrid (2011–2019)
- Kona (2018–2023)
- Kona N (2022–2023)
- Veloster (2019–2021)
Kia
- Forte (2010–2013)
- Forte Koup (2010–2013)
- Optima (2011–2020)
- Optima Hybrid (2011–2016)
- Sedona (2011–2012, 2014)
This list may not be complete — always check the latest eligibility information for the full list of included models.
How Much Could You Receive?
According to the official settlement website, residual payments are up to $350 per class member for recalled vehicles and up to $150 for unrecalled vehicles, paid after reimbursement claims, so amounts can be lower. The claim deadline is April 8, 2027. You can check your VIN and file for free at acusettlement.com/hyundaikia.
Don’t Forget About the Other Hyundai & Kia Lawsuit
If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ve probably also seen me talk about the Hyundai & Kia engine immobilizer lawsuit. That’s a completely separate class action involving certain vehicles that were more vulnerable to theft because they didn’t have engine immobilizers.
The two cases cover different vehicles and have separate rules and deadlines, so check each one on its own official settlement website rather than assuming you are included in either.
Don’t assume you aren’t eligible just because you don’t own the car anymore. Former owners and lessees can be included if they owned or leased an eligible vehicle on April 14, 2025. Use the VIN lookup on the official settlement website to confirm.
Check Your Vehicle
Don’t see your car listed? Vehicle lists can be long and may change over time. If you think your Hyundai or Kia might be included, I always recommend checking the latest eligibility information.
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This is general information, not legal advice. Tiff's Money Tips is not a law firm or settlement administrator. See How We Verify Settlements & Lawsuits, our Affiliate & Referral Disclosure, and our Legal & Financial Disclaimer.
