Kia Window Regulator Defect Class Action Settlement

Kia Window Regulator Defect Class Action SettlementIndividuals who owned or leased a 2016-2017 Kia Optima or 2017 Kia Sportage may qualify to claim up to $400 per repair from a class action settlement.Kia Window Regulator Defect Class Action SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Nicole AljetsEditor & Community ManagerPublishedAugust 21, 2026 12:49 PMUpdatedAugust 24, 2026Join the DiscussionConsumers who owned or leased a 2016-2017 Kia Optima or a 2017 Kia Sportage in the United States may be eligible to submit a claim for reimbursement of up to $400 per repair from a class action settlement.Kia America Inc. agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging it equipped certain vehicles with defective window regulators that could fail, causing the power window system to malfunction. The plaintiffs claimed the defect causes the automatic windows to malfunction, function intermittently or not function at all.Who can file a claim for a Kia settlement payout?Class members must meet the following criteria:They currently own or lease, or previously owned or leased, a 2016-2017 Kia Optima or a 2017 Kia Sportage in the United States.The vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number identifies it as a qualifying class vehicle.Class members can submit a VIN lookup online to determine if their vehicle qualifies for the settlement.Who is excluded from the class?The following individuals and entities are not eligible to participate in the settlement:Consumers or businesses that purchased class vehicles deemed a total loss (salvage)Fleet purchasers (such as rentals or company vehicles)Dealerships that owned the vehicles during the time they needed a window regulator repairHow much are settlement payments?