Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
Toyota Airbag Control Unit ZF-TRW Settlement
Court case: In Re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation
If you owned or leased a 2011-2019 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Avalon, Tacoma, Tundra, or Sequoia, you're likely covered by this $78.5 million settlement over a defective airbag control unit. You need to file a claim — nothing is automatic — and the deadline is December 11, 2028.
Official eligibility wordingCurrent and former owners/lessees of 2011-2019 Toyota Corolla, 2011-2013 Corolla Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, 2013-2018 Avalon HV, 2012-2019 Tacoma, 2012-2017 Tundra, or 2012-2017 Sequoia vehicles as of July 31, 2023. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 9, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if you were a current or former owner or lessee of one of these vehicles as of July 31, 2023: 2011-2019 Toyota Corolla, 2011-2013 Corolla Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, 2013-2018 Avalon HV, 2012-2019 Tacoma, 2012-2017 Tundra, or 2012-2017 Sequoia. Use the VIN lookup tool on the settlement website to confirm your specific vehicle is included.
- Estimated payout$78.5 million in cash and credits; up to $250 per capita for residual distribution; reimbursement available for documented out-of-pocket expenses (rental cars, towing, childcare, repairs, lost wages)
- Claim deadlineDecember 11, 2028
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needYou need your vehicle's VIN to confirm eligibility, and documentation of any out-of-pocket expenses you're claiming (receipts for rental cars, towing, repairs, childcare, or records of lost wages). Submit your claim at airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com by December 11, 2028.
- CourtU.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Important dates
What you'll need to file
From our inspection of the official claim form:
- Filing method Online or mail-in
- Notice ID Unknown
How hard is this claim to file?
Documents you'll need
- Vehicle title or lease agreement confirming ownership as of July 31, 2023 (required)
Watch out for
- The opt-out and objection deadlines were October 20, 2023. Both have passed. You can't exclude yourself from the settlement or object at this point.
- Claims are being processed on a rolling basis and deficiency notices are already going out. Keep an eye on your mail and the settlement website so you don't miss a request to fix your claim.
- The $78.5 million covers cash, credits, and non-cash benefits like the Extended New Parts Warranty and Inspection Program. Make sure you understand what each piece covers.
- The up-to-$250 per capita figure applies to a residual distribution scenario. The main benefit for most claimants is documented expense reimbursement, and that requires receipts.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
Verify it yourself
How we verified this record
The key facts on this page were taken from the official settlement source, administered by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, and last checked on June 9, 2026. We re-verify each field individually on a weekly pass.
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Where to act
File directly with Kroll Settlement Administration LLC via the official claim form before December 11, 2028.
You'll need the Claim ID from your notice
The official claim form asks for the Claim ID (or Notice ID) the settlement mailed or emailed to the people it identified. Didn't get one? Here's how to get it:
- Check your email (including spam) and any mail from around when the settlement was announced — the Claim ID is usually printed right on the notice.
- Still can't find it? Contact the settlement administrator (Kroll Settlement Administration LLC), tell them you believe you're a class member (for example, a customer or patient in the covered period), and ask them to look you up and send your Claim ID.
Administrator: 1-833-747-5737 · info@airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com
