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Individuals or business that purchased or leased a Toyota internal combustion (IC) forklift built between 2007 and 2021, may be eligible to submit a claim for between $1,000 and $2,500 per forklift from a class action settlement.
Toyota Material Handling N.A., Toyota Material Handling Inc. and Toyota Industries Corp. have agreed to pay $299.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging misrepresentation of emissions levels and regulatory compliance issues related to certain Toyota IC forklifts sold in the United States.
Who can file a claim for a Toyota payout?
Class members are individuals or entities that purchased or leased an eligible Toyota IC forklift in the United States on or before Jan. 20, 2026. The settlement includes both new and used purchases.
Qualifying forklift engines and model years:
- 4Y engine (2007–2021)
- 1FS engine (2013–2021)
- 1KD engine (2014–2021)
- 1ZS engine (2014–2021)
Qualifying model numbers:
- 8FGU15, 8FGU18, 8FGU20, 8FGU25, 8FGU30, 8FGU32
- 8FGCU15, 8FGCU18, 8FGCU20, 8FGCU25, 8FGCU30, 8FGCU32
- 8FGCSU20
- 8FGC35U, 8FGC45U, 8FGC55U, 8FGC60U, 8FGC70U
- 8FG35U, 8FG40U, 8FG45U, 8FG50U, 8FG60U, 8FG70U, 8FG80U
- 8FD35U, 8FD40U, 8FD45U, 8FD50U, 8FD60U, 8FD70U, 8FD80U
- 8FDU15, 8FDU18, 8FDU20, 8FDU25, 8FDU30, 8FDU32
How much will settlement payments be?
- Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund for each eligible forklift, estimated between $1,000 to $2,500 each. Final payment amount will be determined by the number of valid claims filed.
- Service plan visit: Class members can schedule one free service plan visit for each eligible forklift, which includes free labor and travel costs. The service plan covers all major systems in class forklifts. The free service plan visit must be used within three years of the settlement Effective date.
- New parts warranty: If Toyota offers a a government-approved or government-authorized recall by October 31, 2028 for the settlement class forklift engines, class members will receive a new parts warranty. The warranty will include new engine parts installed in any qualifying forklift.
If more than one class member submits a valid claim for the same qualifying forklift, the original owner who purchased the forklift new will receive 60% of the settlement payment. The remaining 40% will be divided evenly among the other class members the qualifying forklift.
How to claim a class action rebate
To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print a claim form from the same link to mail to the settlement administrator. A separate claim form must be submitted for each eligible forklift.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Toyota Forklift Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 301132 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132
The deadline to submit a claim is Sept. 22, 2026.
Class members can contact their local Toyota Material Handling authorized dealer to schedule a free service plan visit, by providing the forklift's model and serial number. Free service plan visits must be scheduled within three years of the settlement's Effective date, which is currently estimated to be by Aug. 8, 2029.
Required proof and claim information
- Claimants must provide forklift model number and serial number, if the is is leased or owned, if is was purchased new or used and if the forklift is still in their possession.
- Class members that did not receive a settlement notice with a Claim ID and PIN must provide supporting documentation showing proof of forklift ownership or lease. This includes vehicle title, registration, purchase agreement, lease agreement, proof of insurance, or other documents showing claimant's name and the model and serial number.
Payout options
- Paper check mailed to the address provided
$299.5 million Toyota settlement fund
The $299,500,000 settlement fund will include:
- Settlement administration costs: Up to $895,000
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $74,875,000
- Attorneys' expenses: Up to $500,000
- Service awards to class representatives: Up to $2,500 each, $50,000 total
- Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds
Important dates
- Deadline to file a claim: Sept. 22, 2026
- Deadline to opt out: June 1, 2026
- Final approval hearing: July 9, 2026
- Estimated effective date: Aug. 9, 2026
When is the Toyota IC forklift settlement payout date?
Payments will be issued to approved claimants after the court grants final approval of the settlement, the claim deadline has passed and all claim processing is completed.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged that Toyota Material Handling N.A., Toyota Material Handling Inc. and Toyota Industries Corp. misrepresented the emissions levels of certain IC forklifts and failed to comply with regulatory requirements.
The defendants denied any wrongdoing, but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainties of further litigation and a possible trial.
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