Toyota Takata Inflator Automotive Recyclers Settlement

Automotive salvage or recycling businesses that purchased certain Toyota, Lexus, Scion or Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with Takata airbag inflators or related parts may qualify to claim up to $69 per inflator from a class action settlement.

Toyota Motor Corp. and its affiliates agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it equipped certain vehicles with defective Takata airbag inflators. The lawsuit claimed these inflators could rupture during deployment, potentially sending debris or shrapnel into the vehicle. The plaintiffs also alleged they overpaid for these vehicles due to the defect.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet all of the following criteria:

• They purchased a Toyota, Lexus, Scion or Pontiac Vibe vehicle that contained a Takata inflator.
• At the time of purchase or currently, they engaged in the business of automotive salvage and/or recycling.
• They recycled, refurbished or removed for sale and/or resale Takata inflators or inflator-related component parts.
• They were located in the United States, the District of Columbia or any U.S. territory or possession prior to April 3, 2023.

The settlement applies to a wide range of model years and makes, including but not limited to:

• 2002-2004 Toyota Sequoia
• 2002-2005 Lexus SC430
• 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla (JPN and NAP)
• 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix
• 2008-2015 Scion XB
• 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe
• 2010-2017 Lexus GX460
• 2010-2016 Toyota 4Runner
• And many others

Class members can view a complete list of eligible vehicles on the official settlement website.

How much can class members get?

Eligible class members can claim:

• $69 for each passenger-side airbag module containing a recalled Takata inflator
• $63.25 for each driver-side airbag module containing a recalled Takata inflator
• $17.25 for each deployed or missing recalled Takata inflator

Class members cannot receive payment for inflators BMW already compensated under a separate program.

How to claim a class action payment

Class members must follow the claim instructions for intact inflators or missing/deployed inflators. The claim deadline is Nov. 30, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Dunn v. Takata c/o Kroll Settlement Administration, PO Box 225391 New York, NY 10150-5391

Is proof or documentation required to submit a claim?

Claimants must provide documentation to support their claim. This includes:

• VINs of the vehicle(s)
• The status of the inflators (intact, missing or deployed)
• For missing or deployed inflators: Specified geotagged photographs and documentation
• For intact inflators: Confirmation of possession

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $32,000
• Attorneys' costs and expenses: $26,867.25
• Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Fairness hearing: Nov. 3, 2023
• Deadline to file a claim: Nov. 30, 2025

When is the Toyota Takata airbag settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments after the claim deadline once it reviews and approves claims.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Toyota and related companies included defective Takata airbag inflators in certain vehicles. The plaintiffs claimed these inflators could rupture and cause injury and that they overpaid for vehicles as a result.

Toyota denied all allegations but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and risks.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement agreement
3. Claim form for intact inflators
4. Claim form for missing or deployed inflators
5. Settlement FAQ