Owners and lessees

Car and vehicle class action settlements

Open settlements for people who own, lease or used to own certain cars, SUVs and trucks, each checked on its official website.

4 open settlements. Settlement details last checked November 4, 2026. Closed settlements drop off this list automatically.

These settlements come from lawsuits claiming a vehicle or one of its parts had a defect, such as airbag control units, window regulators or a hybrid battery, or that repairs took too long. They usually cover current and past owners and lessees of specific makes, models and model years, and many official sites have a VIN lookup so you can check your car in a minute. Repair receipts, an old registration or a purchase or lease contract can help if you're claiming money back for repairs. Only file for settlements you qualify for: claim forms are signed under penalty of perjury.

4 open car and vehicle settlements

Sorted by deadline. Each card shows the payout as the official notice states it.

19 days leftProof: YesNationwide (US)

Kia Optima / Sportage window regulators settlement

Payout
Reimbursement of what you paid for a window regulator repair: 100% up to $400 under 35,000 miles, stepping down to 40% up to $160 over 125,000 miles (up to 4 repairs per VIN). Current owners can instead claim a $40 Dealer Service Card.
Deadline
November 23, 2026
Proof
Yes. Repair orders/receipts are required for reimbursement; the Dealer Service Card also needs the documentation listed on the claim form.
Details & how to file: Kia Optima / Sportage window regulators Official claim form for Kia Optima / Sportage window regulators (opens in a new tab)
54 days leftProof: See claim formNationwide (US)

Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid battery repair delays settlement

Payout
A Days Down Payment of $10 for each day your car waited for the battery repair (per Hyundai's records), which may rise to as much as $15 per day if total claims come in under $250,000.
Deadline
December 28, 2026
Proof
See claim form. The claim form is signed under penalty of perjury; ownership documents are only needed if ownership during the repair is in doubt.
Details & how to file: Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid battery repair delays Official claim form for Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid battery repair delays (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

Plain answers before you file.

Read our guide to filing a claim

What is a car or vehicle class action settlement?

It resolves a lawsuit claiming certain vehicles, or parts in them, were defective or that owners were treated unfairly, for example over repairs. The automaker pays into a fund, reimburses repair costs, extends a warranty or offers a fix, usually without admitting wrongdoing, and a court must approve the deal.

How do I check if my car is included?

Use the VIN lookup on the official settlement website if it has one, or read the class definition, which lists the makes, models and model years. Your 17-character VIN is on your registration, insurance card, and the driver's side of the dashboard.

I sold my car. Can I still file?

Often yes. Many vehicle settlements cover past owners and lessees too, especially for repair costs you paid while you had the car. Check the class definition on the official site.

Is this the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a free fix the maker or NHTSA announces, while a settlement resolves a lawsuit. They often overlap, and a settlement can pay back repair costs or add benefits a recall didn't cover, so check both and get any open recall fixed.

Where do I file?

Only on the official settlement website, and filing is always free. Each card links to our detail page and to the official claim form.

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No proof needed

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