Mitsubishi $8.5 Million Airbag Settlement for Defective Control Units and Non Deployment of Airbags
The Mitsubishi $8.5 Million Airbag Settlement for Defective Control Units and Non Deployment of Airbags settlement offers $8.50M in total, with individual payouts of $250 to eligible claimants who current or former owner or lessee of covered mitsubishi vehicles (2013–2017 lancer, 2013–2015 lancer evolution, 2013–2015 lancer ralliart, 2013–2016 lancer sportback, or 2013 outlander) as of nov. 1, 2024. The deadline to file is May 8, 2026. Proof of purchase is required.
Deadline: May 8, 2026
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Acceptable proof includes vehicle title, registration, purchase agreement, lease agreement, insurance documents, or other paperwork that shows both the driver/owner name and the vehicle VIN; documentation of a qualifying accident is required to request an inspection. All claims are submitted under penalty of perjury.
Settlement Summary
Mitsubishi agreed to an $8.5 million settlement resolving claims that certain 2013–2017 Lancer models and the 2013 Outlander were equipped with defective ZF‑TRW airbag control units (ACUs) that allegedly malfunctioned in collisions and caused airbag non‑deployment and other safety failures. The settlement covers current and former owners and lessees of the specified vehicles, offers up to $250 per vehicle for valid claims (with a possible second distribution up to $750 if funds remain), and funds a robust inspection program for qualifying accidents; Mitsubishi has not admitted wrongdoing. Key dates include the exclusion/objection deadline (Feb. 27, 2025), a final approval hearing (Apr. 7, 2025), and a claim deadline (May 8, 2026), and the case is filed as In re: ZF‑TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The lawsuit was filed as a products‑liability class action to hold the manufacturer and suppliers accountable for alleged safety defects that undermine the primary life‑saving role of airbags, and it highlights how class litigation and settlement programs can provide compensation and remedial inspections when many owners are affected. Broadly, the case fits into a pattern of high‑profile airbag and component litigation (for example, the Takata airbag inflator recalls and related lawsuits) that has driven greater regulatory scrutiny from NHTSA and reinforced automakers’ and suppliers’ obligations under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. For owners and lessees in the covered model years, the industry context and regulatory backdrop mean it’s important to check eligibility, meet documentation requirements, and file timely claims to participate in the settlement.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Current or former owner or lessee of covered Mitsubishi vehicles (2013–2017 Lancer, 2013–2015 Lancer Evolution, 2013–2015 Lancer Ralliart, 2013–2016 Lancer Sportback, or 2013 Outlander) as of Nov. 1, 2024
- Submit a valid claim form by May 8, 2026
- Provide required proof linking driver name to vehicle VIN (title, registration, purchase or lease agreement, insurance documentation, or similar)
- Class members may request a vehicle inspection if involved in a qualifying accident
- Do not opt out before the exclusion deadline (Feb. 27, 2025) if you wish to remain in the class and seek benefits
- Claims submitted under penalty of perjury; fraudulent claims are prohibited
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