Defendant: Toyota Motor Corporation / Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | Category: Automotive | Added: 2026-07-08
Alleged Issue
Certain 2011-2019 Toyota vehicles were equipped with ZF-TRW airbag control units alleged to be susceptible to electrical overstress that could prevent airbags and seatbelt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.
Eligibility
Current or former owners/lessees of specific 2011-2019 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Avalon, Avalon HV, Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia vehicles (VIN lookup required to confirm inclusion).
Estimated Payout
Cash and credit payments plus extended warranty and loaner-vehicle benefits from a $78.5 million fund; individual amounts vary by claim type.
Claim Deadline
2028-12-11
Background
The case was consolidated as In Re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation (Case No. 2:19-ml-02905) before Judge John A. Kronstadt in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Toyota disputes the allegations but chose to settle rather than continue litigating. The deal is valued at roughly $78.5 million in combined cash payments and credits, and also includes an extended warranty on replacement parts and a loaner-vehicle program for owners awaiting inspection or repair. The court granted final approval back in November 2023, and the settlement only became fully final after an objector's appeal was thrown out in December 2025, which is why claims processing is just now ramping up.