Product Defect class action settlements
Product defect settlements reimburse repair costs, extend warranties, or pay cash for products that failed or were recalled: vehicles, appliances, bike components, supplements, and recalled foods. These usually require the most documentation (receipts, VINs, repair invoices), but the per-person amounts are often the largest on the site.
11 open product defect settlements, sorted by deadline. Last verified August 3, 2026.
| Deadline | Settlement | Category | Proof | Country | Estimated payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 Closing this week | Shimano Crankset Recall Settlement | Product Defect | Required | US | Reimbursement of reasonable documented out-of-pocket crankset replacement and installation costs, plus an extended warranty covering bonding separation and delamination through July 29, 2027 |
| Aug 5, 2026 Closing this week | Metformin Recall Settlement (Teva/Granules/Heritage) | Product Defect | Partial | US | $5,550,000 fund. Pro rata share of the $5.55 million combined fund based on qualifying purchases |
| Aug 27, 2026 Closing this month | BMW Shark-Fin Antenna Settlement | Product Defect | Required | US | Full reimbursement of sealing-defect repair costs at BMW Centers (no cap), or up to $2,000 for repairs at independent shops, plus an extended New Vehicle Limited Warranty |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Chantix Nitrosamine Settlement | Product Defect | Partial | US | $44,000,000 fund. Consumers split up to 20% of the available fund pro rata, capped at what each person actually paid for Chantix; the remainder goes to third-party payors |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Bestway Spa Pump Class Action Settlement | Product Defect | Required | US | Up to $75 per claimant |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Volkswagen Atlas Main Engine Water Pump Settlement (Briggs v. Volkswagen) | Product Defect | Required | US | 80% reimbursement of qualifying past water pump repairs (capped at $820 for the pump and $3,325 for related head gasket work at independent shops), plus an extended warranty covering 80% of future pump repairs for up to 8.5 years or 85,000 miles |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Silk Canada and Great Value Plant-Based Beverage Recall Settlement | Product Defect | Required | CA | $7,500,000 CAD fund. Roughly $400 to $300,000 depending on illness severity under the court-approved compensation grid; the most serious injury and death claims sit at the top of the range, and amounts may be adjusted pro rata once all claims are adjudicated. |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Whirlpool Refrigerator Wire Harness Settlement | Product Defect | Partial | US | A free wire-harness repair or cash reimbursement of roughly 25% to 75% of past repair costs, depending on the circumstances; class members with future wire failures get the same benefits. |
| Mar 31, 2027 | Hyundai/Kia Vehicle Theft (Immobilizer) Multistate Settlement | Product Defect | Required | US | Up to $4,500 for a total-loss theft, up to $2,250 for a partial loss, or up to $375 in expenses from an attempted theft; free zinc-sleeve ignition protector installation is also available |
| Apr 8, 2027 | Hyundai/Kia Airbag Control Unit Settlement | Product Defect | Partial | US | $62,100,100 fund. Reimbursement of recall-related out-of-pocket costs (towing, rentals, repairs, lost wages, childcare), plus a residual distribution of up to $350 for recalled vehicles or $150 for unrecalled vehicles |
| Dec 11, 2028 | Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement | Product Defect | Partial | US | $78.5 million fund. Reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket costs (repairs, towing, rental cars, etc.), plus extended warranty coverage on the airbag control unit and a possible residual cash distribution |