Toyota Airbag Control Unit (ZF-TRW ACU) Settlement
In re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation, No. 2:19-ml-02905 (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 $78.5 million settlement over allegations that certain Toyota vehicles equipped with ZF-TRW airbag control units (ACUs) are vulnerable to a condition called electrical overstress that could cause the airbags and other safety features to fail in a collision. Toyota denies the allegations. Eligible people can file a claim for free through the official settlement administrator until December 11, 2028.
Estimated payout
Reimbursement of out-of-pocket recall expenses, plus an extended new-parts warranty, a loaner-vehicle program, a free inspection program, and other benefits funded by the $78.5 million settlement.
Proof required?
Reimbursement claims require documentation of your out-of-pocket recall expenses (repair invoices or receipts). The warranty extension and inspection program are provided without a claim form.
Cost
Always free through the official administrator.
Who qualifies
Current and former owners and lessees of certain Toyota 'Subject Vehicles' equipped with the ZF-TRW airbag control units. Use the VIN lookup on the official site to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Background
ZF-TRW airbag control units were installed across millions of vehicles from many automakers, and a defect that can disable airbags during a crash has driven a wave of recalls and lawsuits. This settlement covers the affected Toyota models and, unusually, keeps its reimbursement window open for years so owners can claim after future recall repairs.
What you need to file
- Your vehicle's VIN (use the lookup tool on the official site to confirm eligibility).
- Repair invoices or receipts for out-of-pocket recall-related expenses.
- Your contact information and a payment choice.
What you can get
Reimbursement of out-of-pocket recall expenses, plus an extended new-parts warranty, a loaner-vehicle program, a free inspection program, and other benefits funded by the $78.5 million settlement.
Proof of purchase or loss: Reimbursement claims require documentation of your out-of-pocket recall expenses (repair invoices or receipts). The warranty extension and inspection program are provided without a claim form.
How to file for free
Go directly to the official settlement administrator at airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com and file your claim. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing. The deadline is December 11, 2028 — 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 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and related Toyota entities, 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
Yes. The settlement is finalized and being implemented, and the reimbursement claim deadline currently runs to December 11, 2028 (it can change — confirm on the official site). Check your VIN at airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com to see if your Toyota is a Subject Vehicle.
Yes. Filing is always free through the official settlement administrator at airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com. 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 December 11, 2028. Deadlines can change by court order, so confirm the current date on the official site, airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com, before you act.
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