$8.5M Mitsubishi airbag class action settlement

Mitsubishi agreed to a $8.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it equipped certain Mitsubishi vehicles with defective airbag control units.

The Mitsubishi settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of 2013-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, 2013-2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles. Drivers can check their eligibility using the VIN lookup tool on the settlement website.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim Mitsubishi equipped certain vehicles with defective ZF-TRW airbag control units. These defective components in Mitsubishi airbag units allegedly malfunctioned during collisions, resulting in airbag non-deployment and other safety failures.

Mitsubishi is an automotive manufacturer that sells vehicles around the world, including in the United States.

Mitsubishi hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to the $8.5 million settlement to resolve the airbag class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Mitsubishi settlement, class members can receive a cash payment and vehicle inspection. Class members who submit a valid claim can receive up to $250 per vehicle. Exact payments will vary depending on the number of claims filed and other factors.

The settlement also provides a robust inspection program for class vehicles. Class members can receive an inspection if they are involved in a qualifying accident.

If any funds remain in the settlement after initial payments are distributed, claimants may receive a second round of payments of up to $750. If remaining funds do not justify a second distribution, the money will be donated to a charitable cause.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Feb. 27, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the Mitsubishi airbag settlement is scheduled for April 7, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by May 8, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

Current and former owners and lessees of 2013-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, 2013-2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles as of Nov. 1, 2024

Potential Award

$250

Proof of Purchase

Vehicle title, registration, purchase agreement, lease agreement, insurance documentation or other documentation showing both driver name and vehicle VIN

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

05/08/2026

Case Name

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

Final Hearing

04/07/2025

Settlement Website

ACUSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Mitsubishi Airbag Control Unit Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91000
Seattle, WA 98111
[email protected]
855-680-6395

Class Counsel

Roland Tellis
BARON & BUDD PC

David S Stellings
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP

Defense Counsel

Douglas W Robinson
PALMIERI TYLER WIENER WILHELM & WALDRON LLP