Up to $400 Kia Window Regulator Settlement: How to Claim

What happened

• Plaintiffs claim certain Kia vehicles have a defect that can cause the power window regulator drums or gears to separate or break
• When this happens, the window regulator stops working and the power window may not roll up or down
• The settlement covers certain 2016-2017 Kia Optima and all 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles on a defined VIN list
• The case is 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
• Kia denies the claims but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of more litigation

What you can get

Key dates

Who may qualify

• You live in the United States or the District of Columbia (U.S. territories are excluded)
• You own or lease, or previously owned or leased, a Class Vehicle
• Your vehicle is a 2016-2017 Kia Optima or 2017 Kia Sportage on the settlement VIN list
• For reimbursement, you paid out of pocket for a Window Regulator Repair
• Fleet buyers, dealerships, insurers, and buyers of salvage (total loss) vehicles are excluded

How to file

1. Check your 17-character VIN on the VIN Lookup page of the official site, or call (833) 930-0988
2. Click "Submit a Claim" on the official site
3. Choose repair reimbursement, or the $40 Dealer Service Card if you still own the vehicle
4. Upload the Required Documentation listed on the Claim Form
5. Sign the Claim Form under penalty of perjury and submit it
6. Or mail the Claim Form and documents to the Claims Administrator, postmarked by November 23, 2026

Proof required

• A Claim Form signed under penalty of perjury
• The Required Documentation listed on the Claim Form for your claim type
• For reimbursement: proof you paid for parts and labor for a Window Regulator Repair
• The repair order should show replacement of one of the listed part numbers (see FAQ 4 on the official site)
• The repair must be done at an authorized Kia dealer or a reputable third-party repair shop, which the administrator may verify
• The $40 Dealer Service Card also requires Required Documentation

Payment timing

Valid claims are paid as they are approved after the Effective Date, which comes after final approval and any appeals. The date will be posted at https://kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com/ when known.

Important links

• Official website
• FAQs
• Documents

Contact

Extra details

• You can claim reimbursement for up to 4 window regulator replacements per VIN
• The $40 Dealer Service Card is for current owners only and replaces a reimbursement claim
• If your claim is found deficient, you get 30 days from the notice to fix it
• If you do nothing, you get no benefits and give up your right to sue Kia over these claims
• Keep a copy of your Claim Form and all documents you submit
• Do not call the Court about the settlement

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