If you owned or leased certain Hyundai Sonata, Kona, Veloster, Kia Optima, or Sedona models as of April 14, 2025, you may be eligible to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to defective ZF-TRW airbag control units. No proof of purchase required to file. Claim deadline is March 29, 2027.
- Quick facts
- 100% free, nothing to buy. Requested on the brand's form. US only. Checked live November 8, 2026.
- What it is
- FreebieAgent tracks Hyundai and Kia Airbag Control Unit Settlement Claim, an open class action settlement you file a claim for yourself.
- Who offers it
- Offered by Hyundai; the claim link goes to acusettlement.com. The freebie comes from the source, not FreebieAgent.
- How to claim
- File the claim yourself on the official settlement site; the claim form is a sworn statement, so FreebieAgent never files it for you.
- Status
- Added October 22, 2026; confirmed live on November 8, 2026; ends March 29, 2027.
- Where
- Can be claimed in US.
Opens the official settlement site. Filing is free. You sign the claim form yourself, under penalty of perjury, so only file if you qualify.
The brand ships your sample, usually in 2-8 weeks. FreebieAgent never charges you.
FreebieAgent score
“Strong settlement with clear eligibility criteria, a sizable fund, and a deadline nearly two years out gives readers time to act. This is exactly the kind of legitimate claim our audience needs to know about.”
- FreebieAgent
What FreebieAgent noticed
This is a legitimate $62.1 million class action settlement resolving claims that specific Hyundai and Kia vehicles had defective airbag control units that could malfunction during a collision. Hyundai and Kia are major, reputable automakers, and they've agreed to the settlement without admitting wrongdoing. The claim process is handled through the official ACU Settlement website, and you file the claim yourself at no cost. There's no catch here beyond the obvious: you need to have owned or leased one of the named vehicle models during the eligibility window to qualify.
What the form asks for
You fill these in yourself on the brand's site.
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