$62.1M Hyundai Kia Defective Airbag Class Action Settlement
Hyundai and Kia have agreed to pay $62.1 million to settle a class action over defective airbag control units that may fail during a collision. If you owned or leased a qualifying vehicle, you may be entitled to a cash payment.
Do I Qualify?
You may be eligible if:
- You owned or leased a qualifying Hyundai or Kia vehicle
- Your vehicle has defective airbag control units that may fail during a collision
- You submit a valid claim with required documentation by August 4, 2026
Proof is required. You will need to provide vehicle ownership documentation to support your claim. Settlement payments vary by vehicle.
File your claim through the official open settlements page.
File Your Claim →What Happened?
Hyundai and Kia were sued after it was discovered that certain vehicles were equipped with defective airbag control units that could fail during a collision — the exact moment airbags are needed most. The defective Occupant Classification System could malfunction and either fail to deploy airbags or deploy them incorrectly, putting drivers and passengers at serious risk of injury or death in accidents.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigated the issue and multiple recalls were issued. Hyundai and Kia agreed to pay $62.1 million to settle the class action brought by owners and lessees of affected vehicles.
How Much Will I Actually Get?
Compensation varies based on the vehicle owned and the nature of any losses suffered. Owners of affected vehicles who experienced airbag failures during accidents may claim significantly more than those who simply owned an affected vehicle. Vehicle ownership documentation is required. Check the official settlement website for the list of qualifying vehicle models and claim instructions.
Last updated: June 12, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.