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Toyota Airbag Control Unit Recall Settlement

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Est. payout: Up to $250
Deadline: December 11th, 2028
Proof required: Yes

Up to $250

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About this settlement

Status

Open. The court gave final approval on November 28, 2023 and the appeal was dismissed on December 11, 2025, so the settlement is now being carried out. No final registration date has been fixed; the date shown on this page is the latest one on record, so check the official website before relying on it.

Summary

In re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation (Case No. 2:19-ml-02905-JAK-MRW, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California) is about airbag control units that could suffer electrical overstress and stop airbags and other safety systems from working in a crash. Toyota denies the allegations. It agreed to a settlement worth $78.5 million in cash and credits, plus further benefits such as an extended parts warranty and an inspection program.

Who Is Included

Current and former owners and lessees of certain Toyota "Subject Vehicles" who owned or leased the vehicle as of July 31, 2023 and whose VIN is eligible: 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Corolla Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon (2013-2018 Avalon HV), 2012-2019 Tacoma, 2012-2017 Tundra and 2012-2017 Sequoia. The settlement website has a VIN lookup tool. Toyota-related entities, counsel, judges and people who opted out are excluded.

What You Could Receive

Reimbursement of recall-related out-of-pocket costs, with documents: for example rental car or other transportation, towing, childcare, repairs tied to the control unit, and wages lost on recall visits.
A possible residual payment of up to $250 for each eligible person who registers. The final amount is set later, after expense claims and costs are covered.
Non-cash benefits, including an extended new-parts warranty for recalled vehicles that complete the recall.

What You Need To Do

Confirm that you owned or leased the vehicle on or before July 31, 2023.
Enter your contact details and your vehicle's VIN, make, model and year.
If you want expenses reimbursed, fill in the out-of-pocket section and gather receipts, invoices or statements.
Sign the form. We keep your completed form and send it to the Settlement Administrator for you.

Administrator

Kroll Settlement Administration. Official site: airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com.

Key details

Deadline to file
December 11th, 2028
775 days left
How to file
in_app
Proof
Proof required
Any cash payment needs a claim form. Reimbursement requests need receipts, invoices or statements (other proof may be accepted if you have none). Registering for a possible residual payment does not need expense records, but it does need your VIN and a statement that you owned or leased the vehicle.
Who it covers
Owners and lessees of eligible Toyotas

Frequently asked questions

A court-approved settlement over ZF-TRW airbag control units in certain Toyota vehicles, worth $78.5 million in cash and credits plus extra benefits. Current and former owners and lessees can ask for recall-related out-of-pocket costs or register for a possible residual payment of up to $250.

Estimated payouts go up to $250. The final amount depends on the settlement administrator and the number of valid claims.

Claims must be filed by December 11th, 2028.

Yes. You'll need proof of purchase or eligibility to file this claim. Any cash payment needs a claim form. Reimbursement requests need receipts, invoices or statements (other proof may be accepted if you have none). Registering for a possible residual payment does not need expense records, but it does need your VIN and a statement that you owned or leased the vehicle.

Start your eligibility check with TakeBack. We walk you through the claim form and keep track of your claim until it pays out.