Defendant: Hyundai Motor America; Kia America, Inc. | Category: Automotive | Added: 2026-07-08
Alleged Issue
Certain 2010-2023 Hyundai and Kia vehicles were equipped with airbag control units alleged to be defective and prone to malfunction.
Eligibility
Owners/lessees of specific 2010-2023 Hyundai and Kia models (Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, Kona, Kona N, Veloster, Forte, Forte Koup, Optima, Optima Hybrid, Sedona, and others) as of April 14, 2025 (VIN lookup required).
Estimated Payout
Residual distribution payments up to $350 (recalled vehicles) or $150 (unrecalled vehicles), plus reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket expenses and a 10-year warranty on replacement parts.
Claim Deadline
2027-04-08
Background
This case is part of the same multidistrict litigation as the related Toyota ACU settlement: In re ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 2:19-ml-02905-JAK. The Hyundai and Kia entities named as defendants -- including Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, and parts suppliers Hyundai Mobis and Mobis Parts America -- deny the allegations and have not been found liable by the court, but agreed to a settlement valued at roughly $62.1 million. Beyond reimbursing recall-related expenses, the deal offers residual cash payments of up to $350 for vehicles that were part of the related recall and up to $150 for those that weren't, plus a ten-year warranty on replacement parts and ongoing inspection and outreach efforts. As of the source page, the settlement had preliminary approval but was still awaiting final court approval, with a claims deadline of April 8, 2027.