Automotive

Toyota IC Forklift Emissions Class Action Settlement

Settlement Amount
$299,500,000

Claim Deadline
September 22, 2026

Total Fund
$299,500,000

Toyota has agreed to a $299.5 million settlement involving certain internal combustion forklifts with 1KD, 1ZS, 1FS, or 4Y engines. Eligible purchasers and lessees may claim an estimated $1,000 to $2,500 per forklift, plus service-plan and warranty benefits. The claim deadline is September 22, 2026.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

You are an individual or business in the United States
You purchased or leased a Toyota internal combustion forklift
The forklift was built from 2007 through 2021
The forklift has a 1KD, 1ZS, 1FS, or 4Y engine
Your purchase or lease occurred on or before January 20, 2026
You submit a valid claim by September 22, 2026

Notice ID and PIN preferred: Use the credentials from your settlement notice. No notice received: Upload or mail proof of purchase, lease, ownership, or other records showing the forklift model, engine, and eligibility.

File your claim through the official settlement website at forkliftsettlement.com before September 22, 2026.

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What Happened?

The settlement resolves litigation over alleged emissions-related issues involving certain Toyota internal combustion forklifts. Toyota denies wrongdoing but agreed to create a $299.5 million settlement fund and provide additional service and warranty benefits.

Eligible class members can file online using the class member ID and PIN from the settlement notice. Those without notice credentials can still file, but should provide documentation of ownership or lease.

In addition to cash payments, the settlement includes one free service plan visit with labor and travel included. If a future recall occurs, eligible class members may also receive a new parts warranty tied to that recall.

How to File Your Claim

Submit the online claim form at ForkliftSettlement.com by September 22, 2026 using the class member ID and PIN from your settlement notice
Download and mail a paper claim form if preferred
If you did not receive a notice, provide documentation showing ownership or lease of an eligible Toyota internal combustion forklift
Keep records identifying the forklift, engine, purchase or lease, and any notice credentials
Visit the official claim form: https://www.forkliftsettlement.com

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Pro rata cash payment estimated $1,000-$2,500 per eligible forklift, plus one free service plan visit (labor and travel included) and a new parts warranty if a future recall occurs

All eligible claimants receive the same flat amount.

Last reviewed: July 16, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Toyota forklift emissions settlement?

You may qualify if you purchased or leased a Toyota internal combustion forklift built from 2007 through 2021 with a 1KD, 1ZS, 1FS, or 4Y engine in the United States on or before January 20, 2026.

What is the Toyota forklift settlement deadline?

Claims must be submitted online or mailed by September 22, 2026.

How much can eligible Toyota forklift owners receive?

Cash payments are expected to be pro rata and estimated around $1,000 to $2,500 per eligible forklift, depending on the number of valid claims and settlement deductions.

What non-cash benefits are included?

Eligible class members may receive one free service plan visit with labor and travel included, plus a new parts warranty if a future recall occurs.

What documents are needed if I did not receive a Toyota forklift notice?

If you did not receive a notice with a class member ID and PIN, the administrator may require ownership or lease documentation showing that the forklift qualifies.