Toyota Forklift $299.5 Million Settlement — $1,000 to $2,500 Per Forklift Plus Free Service Visit
By Steve Levine
Published: March 13, 2026
Settlement Fund: $299,500,000
Per Forklift: Approximately $1,000 – $2,500 (+ free service visit)
Claim Deadline: September 22, 2026
What Is This Settlement About?
If you or your business purchased or leased a Toyota forklift with an internal combustion (IC) engine that was built between 2007 and 2021, you could be entitled to approximately $1,000 to $2,500 per forklift, plus a free service plan visit — from a $299.5 million class action settlement.The lawsuit alleged that Toyota Material Handling, Toyota Material Handling Inc., and Toyota Industries Corporation engaged in improper conduct related to emissions certification for certain Toyota IC forklifts sold in the United States. Toyota disputes these allegations, and the court has not decided who is right. Both sides agreed to settle to avoid the risk and cost of further litigation.
The settlement covers an estimated hundreds of thousands of Toyota IC forklifts across the country. The $299.5 million cash fund is non-reversionary, meaning none of it goes back to Toyota — every dollar is distributed to class members, attorneys, and administration.
Which Toyota Forklifts Are Covered?
A "Settlement Class Forklift" is any Toyota forklift with an internal combustion engine built between 2007 and 2021 and sold in the United States. Specifically, this includes Toyota forklifts sold with any of the following engines and emissions certification years:2014–2021 1KD engine
2014–2021 1ZS engine
2013–2021 1FS engine
2007–2021 4Y engine
If your forklift has one of these engines and was originally sold or leased in the United States, it is a covered Settlement Class Forklift.
Do I Qualify?
You qualify if you purchased or leased a Settlement Class Forklift on or before January 20, 2026. This applies to businesses, individuals, and any other entity that owned or leased a qualifying Toyota IC forklift. Multiple claims can be filed if you own or have owned multiple eligible forklifts.You do not qualify if you are a Toyota officer, director, employee, authorized dealer/distributor (or their employees), or if you opted out of the settlement.
What Benefits Are Available?
The settlement provides three categories of benefits:Cash Payment ($299.5 Million Fund): Class members who submit a valid claim form will receive a cash payment for each eligible forklift. The per-forklift payment is estimated at approximately $1,000 to $2,500, depending on the number of valid claims submitted and court-approved deductions. If the court approves all requested fees, costs, and service awards, and if every eligible forklift were claimed (which is unlikely), the minimum per-forklift payment would be approximately $820. Your payment amount also depends on whether other class members file claims for the same forklift — the original purchaser receives 60% of the amount allocated to that forklift, with the remaining 40% split among other claimants (subsequent owners or lessees).
Free Service Plan Visit: Each operable Settlement Class Forklift in the United States qualifies for one free service plan visit. During this visit, a certified technician from an authorized Toyota Material Handling dealership will travel to your location and perform a full inspection of the forklift's major systems based on the recommended maintenance outlined in the service manuals. The visit includes lubrication, cleaning, measuring, and re-tightening, plus your choice of an oil change or a transmission fluid change. You have three years from the settlement's effective date to schedule your visit (estimated deadline: August 8, 2029). To schedule, contact your local authorized TMH dealership with your forklift's model and serial number. Find your dealer at toyotaforklift.com/find-a-dealer.
New Parts Warranty: If Toyota issues a government-approved or government-authorized recall for the Settlement Class Engines by October 31, 2028, all new engine parts installed during that recall will be covered by a New Parts Warranty. Both the service plan visit eligibility and the New Parts Warranty transfer with the forklift if it is sold.
How Do I File a Claim?
You must submit a Settlement Claim Form by September 22, 2026. Claims can be filed online at the settlement website or downloaded and mailed to the settlement administrator. You may be asked to provide supporting documents such as proof of ownership or lease.After submission, the settlement administrator will review your claim. If anything is missing or incomplete, they will contact you and allow 30 days to provide the missing information. Payments will be sent after the settlement's effective date, which is expected in late 2026 at the earliest.
What Are the Important Dates?
Claim Deadline: September 22, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline: June 1, 2026
Objection Deadline: June 1, 2026
Final Approval Hearing: July 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM, U.S. Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
Service Plan Visit Deadline: Three years from effective date (estimated August 8, 2029)
Recall Warranty Deadline: Recall must be issued by October 31, 2028
Earliest Payments: Late 2026
What Happens If I Do Nothing?
If you do nothing, you will not receive a cash payment. However, you will still be bound by the settlement and give up your right to sue Toyota over the same claims. You would still be eligible to schedule a free service plan visit and receive the New Parts Warranty if a recall is issued. To get the cash payment, you must file a claim by September 22, 2026.Case Information
Caption: Broadmoor Lumber & Plywood Co., et al. v. Toyota Industries Corp., et al., Case No. 3:24-cv-06640-JSC
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Judge: Hon. Jacqueline Scott Corley
Settlement Fund: $299,500,000 (non-reversionary)
Estimated Per Forklift: $1,000 – $2,500
Defendants: Toyota Material Handling N.A., Toyota Material Handling Inc., Toyota Industries Corporation
Covered Forklifts: Toyota IC forklifts built 2007–2021 with 1KD, 1ZS, 1FS, or 4Y engines
Class Counsel: Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP; Baron & Budd P.C.
Attorney Fees: Up to 25% ($74,875,000) + up to $500,000 in costs
Service Awards: Up to $2,500 per class representative (20 representatives, up to $50,000 total)
Administration Costs: Estimated up to $895,000
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Settlement Website: ForkliftSettlement.com
Submit Claim
Sources
• Official Settlement Site — ForkliftSettlement.com• Court-authorized settlement notice (reviewed March 2026)
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. If you are not sure whether you qualify, visit the class action 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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Pre-Qualify| Toyota Forklift Emissions Settlement Summary | |
| Status | Open — Filing Claims Now |
|---|---|
| Claim Deadline | September 22, 2026 |
| Settlement Fund | $299,500,000 (non-reversionary) |
| Per Forklift | ~$1,000 – $2,500 |
| Covered Forklifts | Toyota IC forklifts built 2007–2021 (1KD, 1ZS, 1FS, 4Y engines) |
| Service Visit | Free — includes inspection + oil or transmission fluid change |
| Hearing | July 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM (San Francisco, CA) |
| Case | Broadmoor Lumber v. Toyota, No. 3:24-cv-06640 (N.D. Cal.) |
| Website | ForkliftSettlement |