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Kia Window Regulator Settlement

Settlement Amount
Not publicly disclosed (per-claimant caps only)
Claim Deadline
November 23, 2026
Max Per Claimant
up to $400
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Kia Window Regulator Settlement covers current or former U.S. owners and lessees of certain 2016–2017 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles. There is no published common-fund total. Claimants may seek up to $400 per documented window-regulator repair (up to four repairs per VIN; mileage tiers apply) or a $40 Kia dealer service card for current owners. File by November 23, 2026 at kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com after confirming your VIN. The case is Le Beau v. Kia America, Inc., No. 8:22-cv-01545 (C.D. Cal.). Kia denies the claims.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

Confirm eligibility with the VIN lookup on the official site. For the up to $400 reimbursement path, include a repair order listing VIN, window-regulator repair, mileage, date, and cost, plus proof of payment. Current owners may instead claim a $40 Kia dealer service card without repair receipts.

File your claim through the official settlement website at kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com before November 23, 2026.

File on the official site → kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com

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What Happened?

Plaintiffs allege that Class Vehicles contain defective automatic window regulators whose drums/gears can separate or break, leaving a power window unable to roll up or down. Kia denies the claims.

The case is Le Beau v. Kia America, Inc., Case No. 8:22-cv-01545-FWS-JDE (C.D. Cal.). No aggregate settlement-fund total is published; benefits are claims-made reimbursements and an alternative dealer service card.

The claim deadline is November 23, 2026. File online or by mail with Kroll Settlement Administration.

How to File Your Claim

  1. File online using the VIN lookup tool, or download, complete, and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator (Kroll Settlement Administration)
  2. Visit the official claim form: https://www.kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com/

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Reimbursement of up to $400 for each documented window-regulator repair (up to 4 qualifying repairs per VIN), with the exact cap reduced by mileage at the time of repair as set out in the official notice, or a $40 Kia dealership service card for current owners who lack repair documentation.

Last reviewed: August 23, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kia window regulator defect?
The lawsuit alleges that certain Kia vehicles have defective automatic window regulators whose drums/gears can separate or break during ordinary use, leaving a power window inoperative so it will not roll up or down. Kia denies the claims. The case is Le Beau v. Kia America, Inc., Case No. 8:22-cv-01545-FWS-JDE, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Which Kia models and years qualify?
Class Vehicles are certain 2016–2017 Kia Optima vehicles and all 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles, as identified by VIN. Current or former U.S. owners and lessees may qualify. The class excludes total-loss/salvage vehicles, fleet (rental or company) purchases, dealership-owned vehicles, insurers and warranty providers, people who already released these claims, and anyone who timely opts out. Confirm your VIN on the official settlement website.
How much can I get from the Kia window regulator settlement?
Kia did not publish a single common-fund total. Reimbursement is claims-made and mileage-tiered, capped at $400 per qualifying window-regulator repair, with up to four qualifying repairs per VIN. Under 35,000 miles the cap is $400 (100% of amount paid); higher mileage bands pay a lower percentage and a lower dollar cap (down to $160 / 40% at 125,001 miles and above). Alternatively, current owners only may claim a $40 Kia dealer service card instead of repair reimbursement. Personal-injury and wrongful-death claims are not released.
What documentation do I need for the $400 Kia reimbursement?
For each repair you must submit (1) a repair order from a Kia dealership or a reputable third-party shop listing the VIN, identifying a window-regulator repair, and showing the mileage, date, and cost, and (2) proof of payment such as a check or credit-card receipt. The $40 dealer service card is for current owners in lieu of a reimbursement claim; both options require a signed claim form. Use the VIN lookup on kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com.
How do I file a Kia window regulator claim?
File online at kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com using the VIN lookup, or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator (Kroll Settlement Administration). Claims must be submitted or postmarked by November 23, 2026.
What if I do nothing in the Kia window regulator settlement?
If you do not file a claim, you will not receive reimbursement or a dealer service card. Unless you exclude yourself, you will be bound by the settlement if the Court approves it and will give up claims about the alleged window-regulator defect, except for claims the settlement preserves such as personal injury or death.

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