Kia Optima & Sportage Window Regulator Settlement
Owners of certain 2016-2017 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles who paid out of pocket to repair a failed power window regulator can file for reimbursement. Current owners can choose a $40 dealer service card instead. Claims must be filed online or postmarked by November 23, 2026. The settlement still needs final court approval, so payments are not guaranteed. Last verified November 10, 2026.
What happened
A class action, Le Beau v. Kia America, Inc. (No. 8:22-cv-01545-FWS-JDE, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California), alleged that power window regulators in certain Kia vehicles were defective. Kia agreed to a settlement that reimburses out-of-warranty window regulator repairs. The court has scheduled a final approval hearing for January 7, 2027. Per the court notice, payments will be made only if the court approves the settlement and after any appeals are resolved.
Who may be affected
Owners and lessees of certain 2016-2017 Kia Optima and all 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles on the settlement's VIN list. Check your VIN on the official site. Reimbursement covers out-of-pocket costs for out-of-warranty power window regulator repairs, up to four repairs per vehicle, and requires the documentation listed on the claim form (keep your repair receipts). Current owners may instead claim a $40 dealer service card. Fleet purchasers, dealerships, and salvage (total-loss) vehicles are excluded. File online at the official site or by mail: Kia Window Regulator Settlement, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, PO Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391. Settlement line: 1-833-930-0988.
Court notice: reimbursement depends on mileage at the time of the out-of-warranty failure: under 35,000 miles, 100% up to $400; 35,001-55,000, 80% up to $320; 55,001-75,000, 60% up to $240; 75,001-125,000, 45% up to $180; over 125,000, 40% up to $160. Current owners may choose a $40 Dealer Service Card instead.
This is a quote of what the administrator's own site states — not a promise from The Lookout. Actual amounts are set by the administrator and may change.
Sources
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