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Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi Settlement
Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsubishi are being sued. The lawsuit alleges that certain Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsubishi contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units that are vulnerable to a condition called electrical overstress, which may cause the vehicles’ airbags and other safety features to fail during a collision.
Who Is Eligible?
Those who own/owned or lease/leased a Hyundai, Kia, or Mitsubishi Class Vehicles in the USA. For Hyundai and Kia it’s select vehicles from the 2010-2023 range. For Mitsubishi it’s select vehicles from the 2013-2017 range.
To check whether you have a Hyundai or Kia Class Vehicle, enter your Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”) on the VIN lookup tool (linked on the settlement website) to check the eligibility of your vehicle.
VIN lookup tool:
- Mitsubishi: https://mitsubishi.acusettlement.com/vinlookup
- Hyundai/Kia: https://hyundaikia.acusettlement.com/lookup/
2013-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer;
2013-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution;
2013-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart;
2013-2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback; and
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata;
2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid;
2018-2023 Hyundai Kona;
2022-2023 Hyundai Kona N;
2019-2021 Hyundai Veloster;
2010-2013 Kia Forte;
2010-2013 Kia Forte Koup;
2011-2020 Kia Optima;
2011-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid; and
2011-2012, 2014 Kia Sedona.
How Much?
You can file a claim for losses. The default payment amount without a specific claim is:
- Hyundai or Kia non-recalled vehicles – $150
- Hyundai or Kia recalled vehicles – $350
- Mitsubishi – $250
These payments will be distributed on a per capita basis and will be determined after all eligible reimbursement claims are paid.
Important Dates
- April 14, 2025 – Hyundai or Kia vehicles leased or purchased after this date are not eligible
- November 1, 2024 – Mitsubishi vehicles leased or purchased after this date are not eligible
- August 25, 2025 – last day to exclude yourself from the lawsuit
- September 29, 2025 – Fairness Hearing
- March 29, 2027 – last day to file a claim
Our Verdict
Since claims can be filed through March 2027, presumably payouts won’t be for a long time. I got a postcard in the mail with a claim number. Without the postcard/email ID, you might be asked for additional verification. Hopefully an easy $150-$350 for those eligible.
