Toyota Forklift Emissions Class Action Settlement
Toyota agreed to a $299.5 million settlement over claims that emissions from certain internal-combustion forklifts exceeded regulatory limits. Eligible owners and lessees can file for $1,000 to $2,500 per forklift by September 23, 2026.
Open settlements you can claim right now
YouTube Privacy Settlement
Cash App Referral Texts
Waffle Recall (TreeHouse Foods)
Poppi Soda False Advertising
Krispy Kreme Data Breach
Michael Kors Outlet Pricing
Vending Machine Overcharges
Beef Price-Fixing (Tyson & Cargill)
A few of the active settlements on Payout — many with no proof of purchase. Get the app to see everything you qualify for.
Estimated payout
$1,000 to $2,500 per eligible forklift, plus other benefits
Claim deadline
September 23, 2026
Proof of purchase
Required
Settlement fund
$299.5 million
What is the Toyota Forklift emissions settlement about?
The lawsuit alleges that Toyota Material Handling and Toyota Industries misrepresented the emissions produced by certain internal-combustion forklifts built from 2007 through 2021. Toyota denies the claims. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California approved the $299.5 million settlement after a final approval hearing on July 10, 2026.
The settlement offers cash, one free service-plan visit for each operable eligible forklift in the United States, and a new-parts warranty if Toyota offers an approved recall for the covered engines by October 31, 2028. Cash amounts depend on valid claims and whether multiple class members claim the same forklift.
Settlement reached
$299.5 million fund agreed
Claim window● Current stage
Closed September 23, 2026
Court review and final approval
Judge rules; appeal window follows
Distribution begins
Administrator validates claims and pays
Payments delivered
Fund distributed to valid claims
Who qualifies to file a claim?
- You or your business purchased or leased an eligible Toyota internal-combustion forklift in the United States on or before January 20, 2026.
- The forklift has a covered 4Y, 1FS, 1KD, or 1ZS engine and a model and sales year listed on the official settlement website.
- Covered sales years run from 2007 through 2021, but the exact range depends on the engine and model.
How to file a claim
- 1Check the engine, model number, and sales year against the eligibility list on ForkliftSettlement.com.
- 2Gather the forklift model and serial number and proof that you own or lease it.
- 3Submit the cash claim form through the official settlement website by September 23, 2026, or mail a form postmarked by that date.
- 4Contact an authorized Toyota Material Handling dealer separately to request the free service-plan visit for an operable covered forklift.
- 5Save the claim confirmation and respond if the administrator asks for missing documents within its 30-day correction period.
Is the Toyota Forklift settlement legit?
Yes. The Toyota Forklift emissions settlement is a court-supervised class action overseen by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (No. 3:24-cv-06640-JSC) and administered by an official settlement administrator. You file your claim directly with the administrator and keep 100% of any payment — Payout never takes a cut. The fastest way to avoid missing this and other settlements you qualify for is to let Payout match and file for you in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Find every settlement you’re owed
The Toyota Forklift settlement is one of nearly 100 active class actions. Download Payout free to see them all and file in minutes — you keep 100% of what you claim. Already filed a Toyota Forklift claim? The app tracks your claims and shows status updates in one place.
Before you file
If this is your first claim, how to claim a class action settlement walks through the process end to end, and what class action settlements actually pay per person explains how the amount is decided before you spend time on the form. Many cases need no receipts at all — see settlements with no proof of purchase.