Open for claims · closes December 11, 2028
Toyota airbag control unit settlement pays documented repair and loaner costs from $78.5 million, plus extended warranty, by December 11, 2028
Last checked July 9, 2026
Toyota agreed to a $78.5 million fund over ZF-TRW airbag control units that could fail and keep airbags from firing in a crash. Owners and lessees of seven model lines sold from 2011 through 2019 can claim cash for documented out-of-pocket costs, an extended parts warranty on the affected safety systems, and loaner vehicle reimbursement.
The claim deadline is December 11, 2028, which is far longer than most. Proof is required, starting with a VIN check. The case is MDL 2:19-ml-02905 in the Central District of California, and Toyota denies liability.
Filing is free on the official site. Payout is a discovery app, not a law firm, and does not guarantee an amount.
How the payout amount is decided
Cash payments track what you can document: repair receipts, loaner or rental costs while the car was unsafe to drive, and other losses tied to the defect. The claim type you select on the form sets what evidence is needed. The facts available do not give a flat per-vehicle amount, so the fund pays on documentation, with the extended warranty as the benefit everyone gets regardless of receipts.
Which vehicles qualify
- 2011 to 2019 Corolla, 2011 to 2013 Corolla Matrix, 2012 to 2018 Avalon, 2013 to 2018 Avalon HV, 2012 to 2019 Tacoma, 2012 to 2017 Tundra, and 2012 to 2017 Sequoia.
- The VIN lookup at airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com must confirm a ZF-TRW airbag control unit.
- You are a current or former U.S. owner or lessee.
When money arrives
With a December 11, 2028 deadline, the administrator processes claims over a long window. The facts available do not list a final approval date or a payment schedule. Keep your confirmation number and copies of everything you upload.
How to file
Run your VIN at airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com, choose the claim type that fits (repair expenses, loaner costs, or other documented losses), upload receipts and proof of ownership or lease, and submit by December 11, 2028. Or let Payout file it for you, free.
Questions about the Toyota Airbag Control Units settlement
How much does the Toyota airbag settlement pay?
It varies by vehicle and claim type. Cash is paid on documented repair, loaner, and related costs from the $78.5 million fund, and the extended warranty applies to all eligible vehicles.
Is my Toyota covered?
Only if the VIN lookup on the official site confirms a ZF-TRW airbag control unit in one of the seven covered model lines from 2011 to 2019.
What is the deadline?
December 11, 2028.
Is this the only one you are in?
Probably not. Payout checks nearly 100 open settlements against what you have bought and where you have lived, then files the ones you qualify for. Free. The administrator pays you.