Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement -- File a Claim by December 11, 2028

What happened

Class period: The class includes anyone who owned, leased, or previously owned or leased a Subject Vehicle as of July 31, 2023. The covered model years range from 2011 through 2019 depending on the model.

• The lawsuit alleges that certain Toyota vehicles were sold with a defective ZF-TRW airbag control unit (ACU), an electrical component that manages safety features including the airbags.
• Plaintiffs claim the ACUs in the Subject Vehicles are vulnerable to an "electrical overstress" condition that can cause airbags and other passenger safety systems to malfunction in a crash, potentially leading to airbag non-deployment.
• Toyota denies all the claims and any wrongdoing, and the Court did not decide who was right. Both sides agreed to a $78.5 million settlement. The Court granted final approval in November 2023, and after an appeal was dismissed in December 2025, the settlement is now final and being implemented.

What you can get

Key dates

Who may qualify

• You own, lease, or previously owned or leased a Subject Vehicle as of July 31, 2023
• Your vehicle is one of the covered models: 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Corolla Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, 2013-2018 Avalon HV, 2012-2019 Tacoma, 2012-2017 Tundra, or 2012-2017 Sequoia
• You can confirm eligibility with the VIN lookup tool on the official site

How to file

1. Go to the official site and use the VIN lookup tool to confirm your vehicle is a Subject Vehicle
2. Click "Submit Claim" and complete the Registration/Claim Form online, or download a paper form to mail
3. For recall expenses, attach basic documentation such as a receipt or invoice, or a signed affidavit if you lack one
4. Submit online or postmark your paper form by December 11, 2028

Proof required

• For out-of-pocket recall expenses, provide basic documentation like a receipt or invoice, or a signed affidavit if you do not have one
• For the residual distribution payment of up to $250, no recall expenses are needed -- any Subject Vehicle owner can register
• You will need your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to file or register

Payment timing

Payments are being issued on a rolling basis now that the settlement is final. Online filers receive payment by the method chosen on the Claim Form (Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, or e-Mastercard); paper filers receive a check. Residual distribution amounts are set after eligible reimbursement claims are paid.

Important links

• Official website
• Claim form
• FAQs
• Documents

Contact

Extra details

• The Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia models were not part of the original recall, so their owners cannot claim out-of-pocket recall expenses yet, but they can still register for the residual payment of up to $250
• Recalled Vehicles that complete the recall get a 12-year Extended New Parts Warranty automatically, and it transfers to a new owner if the car is sold
• You can file a separate out-of-pocket claim for each Recalled Vehicle you own, as long as the expenses are not duplicated
• The settlement does not release claims for personal injury, wrongful death, or physical property damage (other than damage to the ACU itself)
• Owners of 2020-2023 Tacomas and 2018 Tundras are NOT in this class, despite some receiving an initial notice in error
• Co-Lead Counsel are Roland Tellis of Baron & Budd and David Stellings of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein

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