The proposed settlement covers owners and lessees of certain 2016-2017 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles who paid for window regulator repairs. Reimbursement is tiered by mileage with a cap of $400 or a $40 dealer service card for current owners. Claims are due November 23, 2026.
Benefit Summary
Eligible Kia owners and lessees: People who meet the settlement class definition described in the eligibility section.
Repair reimbursement: Up to $400 per qualifying repair may be claimed for qualifying losses.
Dealer service card: Current Class Vehicle owners may choose a $40 dealer service card instead of repair reimbursement. Supporting records are required.
Choose one of these benefit packages; they are alternatives for this group.
Kia will pay approved claims; the notice does not state an aggregate settlement fund.
Available Awards
Up to $400 per qualifying repair OR See benefit details
Who Is Included
United States and District of Columbia residents who currently or previously owned or leased certain 2016–2017 Kia Optima vehicles or any 2017 Kia Sportage identified by the settlement VIN list, subject to the exclusions in the notice.
- Products included: Certain 2016–2017 Kia Optima and all 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles
- Purchase window: Certain 2016–2017 Kia Optima vehicles and all 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles on the settlement VIN list
- Proof required: Yes — required documentation depends on whether the claim seeks repair reimbursement or a dealer service card.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Online or mailed Claim Form
- Claim deadline: 2026-11-23
- Instructions: Submit a signed Claim Form and the required repair, ownership, and payment documents online or by mail by November 23, 2026.
Questions & Answers
Who qualifies for this settlement?
- Current and former owners or lessees of covered 2016–2017 Kia Optima or 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles may qualify.
- The settlement uses a defined VIN list and contains exclusions, including salvage, fleet, dealership, and certain released vehicles.
How much repair reimbursement is available?
- The reimbursement percentage depends on the vehicle mileage when the regulator failed.
- The cap ranges from $160 to $400 per repair, with no more than four repairs per VIN.
Can I choose a dealer service card instead?
- Current covered-vehicle owners may choose a $40 dealer service card instead of repair reimbursement.
What documents are required?
- Both options require a signed Claim Form and the documentation listed on that form.
- Repair claims must establish the eligible repair and out-of-pocket payment.
When is the claim deadline?
- Online claims and mailed claims must be submitted or postmarked by November 23, 2026.
When will approved claims be paid?
- Valid claims are paid after the settlement becomes effective.
- Objections or appeals can delay the effective date.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-10-23
- Objection deadline: 2026-10-23
- Final approval hearing: 2027-01-07 10:00:00
- Hearing location: Courtroom 10D, United States District Court, Central District of California
Case Details
- Case name: Le Beau, et al. v. Kia America, Inc., et al.
- Case number: 8:22-cv-01545-FWS-JDE
- Court: United States District Court for the Central District of California
- Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits