Hyundai/Kia Airbag Control Unit put $62.1M on the table. Your share expires Apr 8, 2027.
Owned/leased covered Hyundai/Kia (2011–19 Sonata, 2018–23 Kona, 2019–21 Veloster, 2010–13 Forte, 2011–20… Claim by Apr 8, 2027.
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Post on Bluesky01What happened
This settlement resolves claims involving Hyundai/Kia Airbag Control Unit (zf-trw). Owned/leased covered Hyundai/Kia (2011–19 Sonata, 2018–23 Kona, 2019–21 Veloster, 2010–13 Forte, 2011–20 Optima, 2011–12/2014 Sedona) as of Apr 14, 2025, originally sold/leased in the US or territories. Those who qualify can file a claim for a share of the $62.1M fund.
Total settlement fund: $62.1M — the amount the court set aside, not a per-person figure.
02Who's eligible
Owned/leased covered Hyundai/Kia (2011–19 Sonata, 2018–23 Kona, 2019–21 Veloster, 2010–13 Forte, 2011–20 Optima, 2011–12/2014 Sedona) as of Apr 14, 2025, originally sold/leased in the US or territories
03What you get
The total settlement fund is $62.1M. Individual payments depend on how many valid claims are filed — per-person amounts are estimates from published caps, never promises.
CA enhanced: up to $350 recalled / $150 unrecalled + out-of-pocket reimbursement; final approval granted Oct 8, 2025; distinct from Toyota ACU row.
04What proof you need
DocumentsSupporting documents showing your purchase, account, or loss — receipts, statements, or records.
05How to file
- Gather what the form asks for: Supporting documents showing your purchase, account, or loss — receipts, statements, or records.
- Open the official claim form on the administrator’s site using the link below.
- Fill in your information and eligibility details truthfully.
- Submit before Apr 8, 2027 and save your confirmation number.
You always file on the official settlement administrator's site — this page never files for you.
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Missing PIN, moved recently, or not sure you qualify — the settlement administrator can help.
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06Before you file
- Only file where you genuinely qualify. Every claim is signed under penalty of perjury.
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From the court filings
Quotes machine-verified against the official PDFsCase 2:19-ml-02905-JAK-JPR · Document 1036 · Filed 04/14/25 · Page 1 of 28
Filings on record show a $62,100,100 Settlement Amount for the Hyundai/Kia settlement, including residual payments of up to $350 per class member. Counsel will ask for up to 33% of the Settlement Amount ($20,493,033.30) in fees and costs, plus service awards of up to $2,500 for each Settlement Class Representative. The Settling Defendants deny all claims.
The allegation
The court-authorized notice summarizes the claims:
“The lawsuit alleges that the Hyundai and Kia Class Vehicles (defined below) contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units ("ZF-TRW ACUs") that are vulnerable to a condition called electrical overstress, which may cause the vehicles’ airbags and other safety features to fail during a collision.”
Long Form Notice, p. 1
The response
The Settling Defendants deny the claims:
“The Settling Defendants deny all claims and allegations of wrongdoing in the lawsuit.”
Long Form Notice
“If approved, this Settlement will provide $62,100,100 in payments and credits (the "Settlement Amount").”
“Residual payments shall be up to $350 for Recalled Vehicles and $150 for Unrecalled Vehicles, unless the Parties agree to higher caps and jointly recommend the higher amount to the Settlement Special Administrator for approval.”
“Co-Lead Counsel will ask the Court to award the attorneys representing the Class up to 33% percent of the Settlement Amount (i.e., up to $20,493,033.30) to compensate them for their attorneys’ fees and costs in litigating this case and securing this nationwide Settlement for the Class.”
“Co-Lead Counsel will also ask the Court to award each of the Settlement Class Representatives a service award of up to $2,500 each for their work in this litigation.”
Gross fund: $62,100,100 · Max fee request: $20,493,033.30 (33.00%) · Net before administration & expenses: $41,607,066.70 — calculated from the quotes above.
Primary filings on record
| Document | Source | Filed | Length | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order re Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement (In Chambers) | U.S. District Court (C.D. Cal.) via Kroll | Apr 14, 2025 | 28 pp. | 0afa1fab… | PDF ↗ |
| Long Form Notice (Amended) | Settlement administrator (Kroll) | May 2025 | 18 pp. | 05d7b7a7… | PDF ↗ |