Is the Mitsubishi airbag settlement still open?

No. The claim deadline for the $8.5 million Mitsubishi airbag control unit settlement was May 8, 2026, and it has passed. New claims can no longer be submitted.

Which Mitsubishi vehicles qualified?

Owners or lessees as of November 1, 2024 of a 2013-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2013-2015 Lancer Evolution, 2013-2015 Lancer Ralliart, 2013-2016 Lancer Sportback, or 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander were eligible.

Was proof required to file a claim?

If a class member received a postcard or email notice with a Unique ID, no additional documentation was required. Without a Unique ID, supporting documents such as a vehicle title, registration, purchase or lease agreement, or insurance showing the claimant's name and the VIN could be required.

$8.5M Mitsubishi Airbag Settlement (Closed)

Q: What was the Mitsubishi airbag settlement about?

The class action alleged that certain Mitsubishi vehicles contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units (ACUs) vulnerable to electrical overstress, which could cause airbags and other safety features to fail in a collision. Mitsubishi denied the allegations but agreed to an $8.5 million settlement to resolve the claims.

By Steve Levine

$8.5 Million Mitsubishi Airbag Control Unit Class Action Settlement

Updated: June 6, 2026

Status Settlement Closed

Claim Deadline May 8, 2026 (Passed)

Estimated Payout Up to $250 per qualifying vehicle · plus possible additional payments from unclaimed funds

Proof Required Yes Unique ID from the notice, or vehicle title / registration / lease showing your name and VIN

What Was This Settlement About?

Mitsubishi agreed to pay $8,500,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that certain Mitsubishi vehicles contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units (ACUs). The lawsuit alleged the ACUs are vulnerable to electrical overstress, which could cause airbags and other safety features to fail to deploy during a collision.

Mitsubishi denied the allegations and any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims and avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.

Who Qualified?

You were part of the settlement class if you owned, leased, or previously owned or leased one of the following Mitsubishi Class Vehicles as of November 1, 2024:

• 2013-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
• 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
• 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
• 2013-2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
• 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander

How Were Claims Filed?

To receive a settlement payment, class members had to submit a valid and timely claim form no later than May 8, 2026, online through the official settlement website or by mail. Class members who received a postcard or email notice with a Unique ID did not need to provide additional documentation. Those without a Unique ID could be required to provide supporting documents such as a vehicle title, registration, purchase agreement, lease agreement, or insurance documentation showing their name and the vehicle's VIN. A claimant who lost or never received a Unique ID had to reach the administrator through the official settlement website's contact page.

How Much Did Class Members Get?

Eligible owners could receive a cash payment of up to $250 per qualifying Mitsubishi vehicle, with the potential for additional payments from unclaimed funds depending on the total volume of claims submitted and court-awarded fees and costs. Because final amounts depended on how many valid claims were filed, there was no fixed per-vehicle figure guaranteed in advance.

Sources

• Official settlement website: ACUSettlement.com

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that claim forms submitted with fraudulent information are rejected, and false claims may carry penalties under the penalty of perjury. Filing a false claim also harms others who actually qualify. If you were unsure whether you qualified, you could review the official notice on the administrator's website. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm.

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Settlement Amount $8,500,000

Court U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Claim Deadline May 8, 2026 (Passed)

Official Website ACU Settlement.com