Toyota air bag control units $78.5M class action settlement

The court granted this settlement final approval Nov. 28, 2023.

An appeal to the settlement was filed on December 28, 2023. Claims will not be paid until the appeal is resolved.

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Toyota has agreed to a $78.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims its vehicles were equipped with defective air bag control units that could malfunction during a crash.

The settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Corolla Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, 2013-2018 Avalon HV, 2012-2019 Tacoma, 2012-2017 Tundra and 2012-2017 Sequoia vehicles. Drivers can look up their vehicle VIN on the settlement website to check their eligibility.

According to the automotive class action lawsuit, Toyota equipped some of its vehicles with defective air bag control units. These components allegedly malfunction during collisions, preventing the air bags from deploying.

Toyota is a global vehicle brand based in Japan.

The company hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $78.5 million settlement to resolve the air bag defect class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to their vehicle if their vehicle has been recalled due to the air bags. If class members own or lease a vehicle that was not covered by an air bag recall, they may be able to receive up to $250 in a residual distribution payment. These payments will vary depending on the funds leftover after reimbursements are paid to recall customers.

The settlement also provides a robust inspection program, an extended new parts warranty and an outreach program for recalled vehicles.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 20, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 16, 2023.