Hyundai & Kia $62.1M Airbag Control Unit Class Action Settlement

People or entities who, as of April 14, 2025, own/lease or previously owned/leased a covered Hyundai or Kia model (e.g. 2011–2019 Sonata, 2018–2023 Kona, 2019–2021 Veloster, 2010–2013 Forte, 2011–2020 Optima, certain Sedona) originally sold/leased in the U.S. Confirm by VIN on the settlement site.

• Owned/leased (as of April 14, 2025) or previously owned/leased a covered Hyundai or Kia model sold in the U.S.
• Claim is tied to the vehicle's VIN
• File with the Unique ID from your notice, or proof of ownership (title/registration/purchase or lease) showing your name and VIN; receipts for out-of-pocket claims

Hyundai and Kia agreed to a settlement valued at $62.1 million resolving claims that certain vehicles contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units (ACUs) vulnerable to 'electrical overstress,' which can cause airbags and other safety features to fail to deploy in a collision. The case is part of the broader ZF-TRW ACU multidistrict litigation in the Central District of California — the same litigation behind the separate Toyota and Mitsubishi ACU settlements. Hyundai and Kia deny the allegations but settled to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation. The court has granted final approval; claims are open through April 8, 2027.

Who's excluded: Out-of-pocket reimbursement is available only for recalled vehicles; owners of unrecalled vehicles become eligible for reimbursement only if a recall is later issued during the claims period.

• Residual payment — up to $350 / $150

  A per-capita residual payment of up to $350 for recalled vehicles or up to $150 for unrecalled vehicles, regardless of whether you incurred any expenses. Determined after eligible reimbursement claims are paid.

• Out-of-pocket reimbursement (recalled vehicles)

  Reimbursement for reasonable costs to complete the recall — rental/transportation, towing, childcare, unreimbursed ACU repair costs, and lost wages for drop-off/pick-up. Requires receipts.

• Non-cash benefits

  A 10-year New Parts Warranty covering recall-installed parts against airbag non-deployment due to electrical overstress, plus a vehicle inspection program and a recall-completion outreach program.

1. 1Enter your VIN at ACUSettlement.com to confirm the vehicle is covered.
2. 2File the claim with your Unique ID (or upload proof of ownership showing your name and VIN), and add receipts for any out-of-pocket reimbursement.
3. 3Submit online or postmark by April 8, 2027.

1. Claim deadlineApril 8, 2027

The court has granted final approval. Residual per-capita amounts are calculated after all eligible reimbursement claims are processed and depend on the total number of valid claims and court-awarded fees and costs, so no fixed per-vehicle figure is guaranteed in advance.

• Official settlement website & claim form
• Case: In re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation · No. 2:19-ml-02905-JAK-JPR · U.S. District Court, Central District of California