Kia Optima, Sportage defective window regulator class action settlement

Kia has agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that certain Kia Optima and Sportage vehicles are equipped with defective window regulators.

The Kia settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of certain 2016-2017 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles. A full list of eligible vehicles is available on the settlement website.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim Kia vehicles are equipped with defective window regulators that can cause the power window system to malfunction.

Kia is an automotive company that sells vehicles around the world, including in the United States.

The company has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to an undisclosed sum to resolve the allegations surrounding the Kia Optima and Sportage window regulator.

Under the terms of the Kia settlement, class members can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs related to window regulator repairs.

The Kia settlement provides tiered reimbursement based on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of the out-of-warranty failure. Vehicles with under 35,000 miles at the time of failure are eligible for 100% reimbursement, while vehicles with over 125,001 miles are eligible for 40% reimbursement. The settlement caps reimbursements at $400 per window regulator repair, with higher caps available for some class members.

Class members who own their vehicles can opt to receive a dealer service card valued at $40 instead of reimbursement for out-of-pocket repair costs. These class members can also choose to receive both a dealer service card and reimbursement.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 23, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Kia settlement is scheduled for Jan. 7, 2027.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 23, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The class action settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of certain 2016-2017 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles.

Potential Award

Up to $400 for out-of-pocket repair costs or a $40 dealer service card

Proof of Purchase

Repair receipts, invoices or other documentation

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

11/23/2026

Case Name

Le Beau, et al. v. Kia America Inc., et al., Case No. 8:22-cv-01545-FWS-JDE, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

01/07/2027

Settlement Website

KiaWindowRegulatorSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Kia Window Regulator Settlement
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
833-930-0988

Class Counsel

Ben Barnow
Anthony L. Parkhill
BARNOW AND ASSOCIATES P.C.

Andrew W. Ferich
Sarper Unal
AHDOOT & WOLFSON P.C.

Defense Counsel

Eric Kizirian
Zourik Zarifian
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP