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Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement

Potential payout

Reimbursement of out-of-pocket repair costs

Deadline

Dec 11, 2028 · 762 days left

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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.

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.

What 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.

How to file

Mail a completed claim form postmarked by December 11, 2028. Payments and deficiency notices are being sent on a rolling basis.

Case details and sources+

Settlement fund: $78,500,000 in cash and credits
Payout terms: Reimbursement of out-of-pocket repair costs
Claim deadline: Dec 11, 2028
Class period: 2011 to 2019 model years, see list
Case name: In re ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation
Case number: 2:19-ml-02905
Court: U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026

Sources

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