$62.1M Hyundai and Kia airbag class action settlement

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to a $62.1 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that certain vehicles were equipped with defective airbag control units.

The Hyundai and Kia airbag class action settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of certain Hyundai Sonata, Kona and Veloster series and Kia optima and Sedona series as of April 14, 2025.

The Hyundai and Kia airbag class action lawsuit claims that certain vehicles were equipped with defective ZF-TRW airbag control units. These units allegedly malfunctioned and caused the vehicles’ airbags to fail during a collision.

Hyundai and Kia are South Korea-based automotive manufacturers that sell vehicles under their own names as well as Genesis and other brands.

Hyundai and Kia have not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $62.1 million settlement to resolve the Hyundai and Kia airbag class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Hyundai and Kia airbag class action settlement, class members can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to the airbag control unit recalls. This includes rental car expenses, towing charges, childcare expenses, repair costs and lost wages. Class members can also receive residual payments of up to $350 for recalled vehicles and up to $150 for unrecalled vehicles.

The settlement also provides a new parts warranty for recalled vehicles, a robust inspection program, an outreach program to increase recall completion rates and a rental car reimbursement and loaner vehicle program.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Aug. 25, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Sept. 29, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by March 29, 2027.

A similar $8.5 million settlement for Mitsubishi airbag units and a $78.5 million settlement for Toyota airbag control units are currently still open for filing claims.

Who’s Eligible

Current and former owners and lessees of the 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata, 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2023 Hyundai Kona, 2022-2023 Hyundai Kona N, 2019-2021 Hyundai Veloster, 2010-2013 Kia Forte, 2010-2013 Kia Forte Koup, 2011-2020 Kia Optima, 2011-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2011-2012, 2014 Kia Sedona who owned or leased a vehicle as of April 14, 2025.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of out-of-pocket expenses, such as a receipt or invoice, or a signed affidavit if the claimant does not have a receipt or invoice.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

03/29/2027

Case Name

In re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 2:19-ml-02905-JAK, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

09/29/2025

Settlement Website

ACUSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Hyundai-Kia Airbag Control Unit Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91478 Seattle, WA 98111
[email protected]
866-287-0740

Class Counsel

Roland Tellis
BARON & BUDD PC

David Stellings
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP

Defense Counsel

Lance A. Etcheverry
SKADDEN ARPS SLATE MEAGHER & FLOM LLP

Matthew A. Goldberg
DLA PIPER LLP (US)