Kia Optima and Sportage window regulator settlement
Le Beau, et al. v. Kia America, Inc., et al.
Also known as Kia Optima window regulator; Kia Sportage window regulator; Kia power window settlement; Le Beau v. Kia; Kia window regulator settlement
The lawsuit claimed window regulators in some Kia Optima and Sportage cars could break, stopping the windows.
- You could get
- Depends on your repair cost $400 for a paid repair under 35,000 miles.
Source
“The amount of the reimbursement is based on a tiered system by mileage, and a total dollar cap”
From the administrator site: Official settlement website FAQ.
- You need
- Receipt required Your vehicle's 17-character VIN Some paperwork: describes the claim form only
Source
“Whether you visit the VIN Lookup page or call the toll-free number, you will need to have your Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”) ready. ... Repairs that qualify as Window Regulator Repairs are those that reflect the replacement of one or more of the following part numbers on a repair order: ... To receive a reimbursement or Dealer Service Card, Class Members must complete and submit a timely Claim Form signed under penalty of perjury and submit additional documentation as set forth on the Claim Form ... Required Documentation).”
From the administrator site: Official settlement website FAQ.
- Who can file
- Owned or leased a covered 2016-17 Kia Optima or 2017 Sportage
Source
“If you purchased or leased certain 2016-2017 Kia Optima or 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles, you may be entitled to benefits from a class action settlement.”
From the administrator site: Official settlement website home page.
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S.
Source
“All residents of the United States and the District of Columbia (excluding U.S. territories), who (1) presently own or lease a Class Vehicle or (2) who previously owned or leased a Class Vehicle.”
From the administrator site: Official settlement website FAQ.
- Time to file
- About 12 minutes
Source
Our estimate of how long the official claim form takes. The notice does not say.
From the official site: kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com.
Free. The official site never charges.
Quick answers
How much is the Kia Optima and Sportage window regulator settlement payout?
Depends on your repair cost. $400 for a paid repair under 35,000 miles.
Where is the Kia Optima and Sportage window regulator settlement claim form?
On the official site, kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com. Filing is free. The last day to file is Nov 23, 2026.
When will the Kia Optima and Sportage window regulator settlement pay?
Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval and any appeals are over.
The final approval hearing is set for Jan 7, 2027.
Is the Kia Optima and Sportage window regulator settlement legit?
The settlement administrator (the company that handles claims) is Kroll, and the official site is kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com. Real notices point there; if a link in a message goes anywhere else, do not use it.
The official site never asks you to pay to file.
Compare yourself to the official class definition
You may be included if you own or lease, or once owned or leased, a covered 2016-2017 Kia Optima or a 2017 Kia Sportage.
It covers residents of the U.S. and D.C., not U.S. territories; the site's VIN Lookup page shows which vehicles are covered.
You are not included if you bought the car as a fleet vehicle or a total loss (salvage), or already released these claims against Kia.
Check each condition yourself. The boxes are only for you; nothing is sent or stored.
All residents of the United States and the District of Columbia (excluding U.S. territories), who (1) presently own or lease a Class Vehicle or (2) who previously owned or leased a Class Vehicle.
From the administrator site: Official settlement website FAQ
This checklist is for guidance only and can be wrong. Only the court's definition decides. Read the official wording before you file.
Official payout table
The amounts the settlement itself sets. We do not work out a personal amount.
| Option and condition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Paid repair, under 35,000 miles (100% of amount paid)The most one claim can get | Up to $400 |
| Paid repair, 35,001-55,000 miles (80% of amount paid)The most one claim can get | Up to $320 |
| Paid repair, 55,001-75,000 miles (60% of amount paid)The most one claim can get | Up to $240 |
| Paid repair, 75,001-125,000 miles (45% of amount paid)The most one claim can get | Up to $180 |
| Paid repair, 125,001 miles or more (40% of amount paid)The most one claim can get | Up to $160 |
| Dealer Service Card instead (current owners only)Set amount | $40 |
Repair refunds need proof you paid for a window regulator repair; the card is instead of a refund. Mileage is at the out-of-warranty failure.
Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Costs will be made consistent with a tiered limitation as agreed to in the Settlement Agreement to any Class Member who submits a Claim and establishes that such Class Member paid out of pocket for an eligible repair ... replacement of one or more of the window regulators in a Class Vehicle, up to a maximum of 4x per VIN). ... Under 35,000 miles 100% of amount paid $400 (100% of $400) 35,001-55,000 miles 80% of amount paid $320 (80% of $400) 55,001-75,000 miles 60% of amount paid $240 (60% of $400) 75,001-125,000 miles 45% of amount paid $180 (45% of $400) 125,001 miles+ 40% of amount paid $160 (40% of $400)
From the administrator site: Official settlement website FAQ
Estimates can change with the number of valid claims and court deductions. Guidance only.
How to file
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Gather what you need
You will need a receipt or other proof of purchase.
- Your vehicle's 17-character VIN
- Proof that you own or owned a Class Vehicle (the claim form's Proof of Class Membership step)
- For a refund: the repair order showing the window regulator part and proof of what you paid
- The Required Documentation listed on the claim form (also needed for the $40 Dealer Service Card)
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File online, or by mail
At kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com, by Nov 23, 2026. Filing is free.
Or mail a paper claim form to:Kia Window Regulator Settlement, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, PO Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391
The deadline note says: “The website is temporarily unable to process online claim forms; claims can still be filed by mail, or by calling the hotline for help.”“The deadline is unchanged: postmarked no later than November 23, 2026.” -
Save your confirmation
Keep your confirmation number or email. You do not need to file again.
Confirm with the administrator before you act.
After you file
Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval and any appeals are over.
The final approval hearing is set for Jan 7, 2027.
For context: First payments were issued 52 to 875 days after final approval, based on 15 settlements. Half were paid within 119 days. 1 of the 15 waited on appeals after approval.
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Case details
- Case
- Le Beau, et al. v. Kia America, Inc., et al.
- Court
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
- Case number
- 8:22-cv-01545-FWS-JDE
- Administrator
- Kroll
- Official site
- kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com
- Full payout terms
- Repair refunds up to $400, or a $40 Dealer Service CardRefund of out-of-pocket costs for a window regulator repair (up to 4 per VIN), by mileage at the out-of-warranty failure: 100% up to $400 under 35,000 miles; 80% up to $320 at 35,001-55,000; 60% up to $240 at 55,001-75,000; 45% up to $180 at 75,001-125,000; 40% up to $160 at 125,001 miles or more. Current owners may instead claim a $40 Dealer Service Card. Both need the claim form's documentation.
- Effort
- Medium, about 12 minutes
Other dates
- Opt-out (exclusion) deadline
- (passed) source document
- Objection deadline
- (passed) source document
- Final approval hearing
- (ahead) source document
The court’s exact words
All residents of the United States and the District of Columbia (excluding U.S. territories), who (1) presently own or lease a Class Vehicle or (2) who previously owned or leased a Class Vehicle.
Quoted from the official notice. Read the notice for the full definition.
Our notes: Per the settlement website FAQ, Class Vehicles are certain 2016-2017 model year Kia Optima and all 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles, identified by a VIN list (the site has a VIN Lookup page). The class is current and former owners and lessees who are residents of the United States and D.C. (not U.S. territories). Excluded, among others: Kia and its affiliates, officers and directors; insurers; extended warranty and service contract providers; buyers of total-loss (salvage) Class Vehicles; owners who already released these claims; fleet buyers (rentals or company vehicles); dealerships that owned the car when it needed the repair; the judge and immediate family; and people who opted out. Read the FAQ for the full list.
Sources and checks (3)
- Official settlement website home page administrator site
- Official settlement website FAQ administrator site
- Official online claim form (instructions screen) administrator site
What changedLast change Nov 6, 2026
- Updated how to file: the website cannot process online claim forms right now, so claims go by mail or with help from the hotline; the November 23, 2026 deadline is unchanged. source document
- Page created. Claims open until November 23, 2026. source document
Questions
I already filed. What now?
Keep your confirmation number or email. You do not need to file again. Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval; once it does, the payment status page shows what is known.