Hyundai & Kia Airbag Control Unit Settlement
In re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation, No. 2:19-ml-02905-JAK (U.S. District Court, Central District of California)
Verified July 2026. Deadlines change by court order — always confirm the current date on the official site before you file.
A $62.1 million settlement resolves claims that certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units vulnerable to "electrical overstress," which could cause airbags and other safety features to fail in a collision. The companies deny the claims. Eligible people can file a claim for free through the official settlement administrator until April 8, 2027.
Estimated payout
Reimbursement of eligible out-of-pocket recall expenses, plus a residual cash payment of up to $350 per class member for recalled vehicles ($150 for unrecalled vehicles). Amounts depend on how many people file.
Proof required?
Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses requires basic documentation — a receipt or invoice, or a signed affidavit if you don't have one. The residual cash payment is claimed with your VIN.
Cost
Always free through the official administrator.
Who qualifies
Current and former owners and lessees of certain Hyundai and Kia "Class Vehicles." Use the VIN lookup tool on the official site to confirm your vehicle qualifies.
What you need to file
- Your vehicle's VIN (on the driver's-side dashboard, door post, title, registration, or insurance card) to check eligibility and file.
- For reimbursement claims: a receipt or invoice for your out-of-pocket recall expense, or a signed affidavit if you don't have one.
- Your contact information to receive payment.
What you can get
Reimbursement of eligible out-of-pocket recall expenses, plus a residual cash payment of up to $350 per class member for recalled vehicles ($150 for unrecalled vehicles). Amounts depend on how many people file.
Proof of purchase or loss: Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses requires basic documentation — a receipt or invoice, or a signed affidavit if you don't have one. The residual cash payment is claimed with your VIN.
How to file for free
Go directly to the official settlement administrator at acusettlement.com/hyundaikia and file your claim. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing. The deadline is April 8, 2027 — confirm it on the official site, since courts can move deadlines.
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Unclaimed Guide is an independent guide. We are not a law firm, not a claims-filing service, and not affiliated with Hyundai, Kia, and Hyundai Mobis, the settlement administrator, or the court. You can always file this claim yourself, for free, at the official site above. Never pay a company that offers to file it for you.
Common questions
Use the VIN lookup tool on the official settlement site, acusettlement.com/hyundaikia. If your vehicle is a covered Class Vehicle, you can file for reimbursement of out-of-pocket recall expenses and a residual cash payment of up to $350 by April 8, 2027.
Yes. Filing is always free through the official settlement administrator at acusettlement.com/hyundaikia. You never need to pay a law firm or a claims service — we are an independent guide and are not affiliated with the settlement, the administrator, or the court.
The deadline is April 8, 2027. Deadlines can change by court order, so confirm the current date on the official site, acusettlement.com/hyundaikia, before you act.
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