Kia Window Regulator Settlement
Kia Window Regulator Settlement
Accepting Submissions
The lawsuit, Le Beau v. Kia America, Inc., alleges that certain 2016 and 2017 Kia Optima and all 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles have a defect that can cause the automatic window regulators to separate or break, which can leave a window inoperative. Kia denies these claims. Under the proposed settlement, you can claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket window regulator repair costs for up to four repairs per vehicle, at 100% of the amount paid up to $400 per repair when the failure happened under 35,000 miles, with lower percentages and caps down to 40% and $160 at higher mileage. Current owners can instead claim a $40 dealer service card.
Claims are due November 23, 2026. The deadline to opt out or object was October 23, 2026. The court has not yet granted final approval and will hold a final approval hearing on January 7, 2027.
Eligibility
You may qualify if you live in the United States or the District of Columbia and currently own or lease, or previously owned or leased, a covered 2016 or 2017 Kia Optima or 2017 Kia Sportage identified by VIN. Kia and its affiliates, insurers, fleet and rental vehicles, vehicles declared a total loss, and the judge and the judge's family are among those excluded. You must file a claim with supporting documents to get paid.
You live in the United States or the District of Columbia
You own, lease, or previously owned or leased a covered Kia Optima or Kia Sportage
You paid out of pocket for a window regulator repair, or you currently own the vehicle
Your claim includes the required documentation, such as proof of what you paid
You file a claim by November 23, 2026
A claim form is required, and payment is not automatic. The court has not granted final approval, and the hearing is set for January 7, 2027. Reimbursement percentages and caps depend on mileage at the time of the failure, and all amounts are estimates until claims are reviewed.
FAQ
Our mission is to help people get the compensation they deserve. We are providing this information and a direct link to the official site to ensure you don't miss out on money you may be owed. However, this will mean that claims submitted for this settlement will not be reviewed, monitored, or have additional support from ClaimsHero.
No. For this claim, we are directing you to the official claims administrator website. There are no fees from ClaimsHero. This is different from our full-service representation campaigns, where we work on a contingency basis, review and monitor the status of your claim, and only get paid if your claim is successful.
Our goal is to raise awareness and guide you to the official claims website. We do not review your claim, handle your documents, monitor the status of your claim, contact you if there are any needed revisions or updates, or represent you in this specific matter. Our goal is to ensure you are provided a path to make your claim.
You must file your claim directly on the official settlement website, which is managed by the court-appointed claims administrator. The only place to submit your claim is through the link provided above.
All questions about your claim must be directed to the claims administrator. Because we simply provide a path to the claims administrator’s website to submit, our support team does not have access to your submission details. You can find their contact information on the official website through the link provided above.
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Claims are due November 23, 2026. Gather repair receipts and your VIN before you start your claim.
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