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How to claim the Toyota settlement before Dec 11, 2028
Who qualifies for the Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement, how much it pays (reimbursement of out-of-pocket repair costs), whether you need proof (needs proof) and how to file before Dec 11, 2028.
Potential payout
Reimbursement of out-of-pocket repair costs
Deadline
Dec 11, 2028
Proof
Needs proof
What happened
Owners alleged that ZF-TRW airbag control units in certain Toyota vehicles can fail from electrical overstress during a crash. Toyota denies the claims but agreed to a $78.5 million settlement with reimbursements, an extended parts warranty, an inspection program and a loaner vehicle program. The settlement was finally approved in 2023 and an appeal was dismissed in December 2025, so benefits are now being paid.
The case is In re ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation (No. 2:19-ml-02905) in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with Toyota.
Who qualifies
Current and former owners and lessees of 2011–2019 Corolla, 2011–2013 Corolla Matrix, 2012–2018 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid, 2012–2019 Tacoma, 2012–2017 Tundra and 2012–2017 Sequoia. Use the VIN lookup on the official site to confirm your vehicle.
The class period is 2011 to 2019 model years, see list. If your purchase, account or visit falls outside those dates, you are not part of this settlement even if everything else fits.
How much you could get
Payments are reimbursement of out-of-pocket repair costs from a fund of $78,500,000 in cash and credits.
The settlement fund is split among everyone who files a valid claim, after attorneys' fees, administration costs and any service awards approved by the court, so the final amount depends on how many people file.
What proof you need
Out-of-pocket claims need receipts for the repairs or expenses you are claiming. The extended warranty and inspection program do not require a claim.
Gather the documents before you start the form. Most administrators let you upload a photo or PDF, and an order confirmation email or account statement usually counts.
How to file
Mail a completed claim form postmarked by December 11, 2028. Payments and deficiency notices are being sent on a rolling basis.
The deadline is Dec 11, 2028. Filing takes a few minutes online. Keep the confirmation number the administrator gives you; it is the only proof you filed.
When the money arrives
Payments go out after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months after the claim deadline.
Track this claim in SettleClub and you will get a reminder before the deadline and a nudge when payments start going out.
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- Dec 11, 2028 · 762 days left
- Class period
- 2011 to 2019 model years, see list
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the Toyota settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. You file on the administrator's official site, never through a third party, and nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to claim.
Do I need a lawyer?+
No. Class counsel already represents the class, and their fees come out of the fund. You just file the claim form.
What if I don't have a receipt?+
Check the claim form for alternatives such as account records or an order history export. Some settlements pay a smaller flat amount to claimants without documentation.
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late claims are rejected. The administrator has no discretion to accept them, which is why a reminder matters more than it sounds.
Next step
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SettleClub is independent and is not a law firm, court, government agency or settlement administrator. This article is a plain-language summary of public court filings and the official notice, not legal advice. Eligibility, dates and amounts are decided by the court and administrator and can change. Toyota and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.