- Claims Open: An approved or preliminarily approved settlement is accepting claims.
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Case verification
- Case name
- In re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation (Toyota settlement)
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- Case number
- 2:19-ml-02905
- Claim deadline
- December 11, 2028 (online or postmarked)
- Current status
- Final approval granted November 28, 2023. An appeal was dismissed December 11, 2025, and the settlement is now being implemented.
- Official settlement website
- airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com (Kroll Settlement 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 Toyota, past or present, you may want to take a couple of minutes to check this settlement. When I first saw it, I immediately checked my own eligibility, and it turned out I qualified to file a claim.
What’s the Toyota Lawsuit About?
The lawsuit alleged that certain Toyota vehicles contained an electrical defect that could prevent the airbags from deploying properly during certain crashes. Toyota denied wrongdoing but agreed to a $78.5 million settlement.
Which Toyota Models Could Be Included?
The settlement includes certain model years between 2011 and 2019, including:
- Toyota Corolla
- Toyota Corolla Matrix (2011–2013)
- Toyota Avalon & Avalon HV (Hybrid) (2012–2018)
- Toyota Tacoma (2012–2019)
- Toyota Tundra (2012–2017)
- Toyota Sequoia (2012–2017)
If you’re unsure whether your vehicle qualifies, it’s worth taking a couple of minutes to check.
How Much Could You Receive?
The settlement mainly reimburses certain out-of-pocket costs tied to the airbag recall, like rental cars, towing, or childcare during the repair. If money is left over after those claims, it may be split as residual payments, which settlement summaries have reported at up to $250. Actual amounts depend on the settlement terms and how many valid claims are filed, so there is no guaranteed amount.
Where Can You File?
This settlement is open, and the claim deadline is December 11, 2028. Use the free VIN lookup on the official settlement website, airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com, to confirm your vehicle is included, and you can file there directly for free. I also used ClaimMoney.com (a referral partner of this site), which took me about two minutes, but it is optional and not the official administrator. So many people miss settlements simply because they never hear about them, and I’d rather you have the opportunity to check than miss out completely.
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Subscribe NowFrequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. Some settlements are based on whether you owned or leased the vehicle during a certain period, not whether you still own it today.
Residual payments have been reported at up to $250 if funds remain, but actual payments vary and are not guaranteed.
Certain model years between 2011 and 2019, depending on the specific model — check the list above or verify directly when you file.
The official settlement website, airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com, is the authoritative source for deadlines and eligibility.
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