Several large consumer settlements have open claims windows in 2026, meaning eligible people can still file for payment. The biggest open consumer settlement claims in 2026 include Amazon Prime refunds (deadline around late July 2026), the Google Assistant privacy settlement (August 27, 2026), the Comcast Xfinity data breach (September 14, 2026), Flagstar Bank’s data breach (August 11, 2026), and the Hyundai/Kia airbag defect settlement, which stays open until April 8, 2027. Payouts range from a few dollars for voice-assistant class members to as much as $25,000 for documented data-breach losses.
Open Claims at a Glance
- Amazon Prime (FTC): deadline approximately July 27, 2026; refunds based on improperly charged Prime fees.
- Google Assistant Privacy: deadline August 27, 2026; estimated $2 to $56 depending on class category.
- Comcast Xfinity Data Breach: deadline September 14, 2026; $50 base payment or up to $10,000 for documented losses.
- Flagstar Bank Data Breach: deadline August 11, 2026; estimated $60 residual payment or up to $25,000 for documented losses.
- Hyundai/Kia Airbag Defect: deadline April 8, 2027; up to $350 for recalled vehicles, up to $150 for unrecalled.
Each of these runs through a dedicated settlement website listed in the official notice mailed or emailed to class members. The sections below explain who qualifies and what the payment looks like.
Amazon Prime Refunds
The FTC’s $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon, announced in September 2025, set aside $1.5 billion to reimburse roughly 35 million Prime subscribers. The case alleged Amazon used deceptive design to enroll customers automatically and made cancellation deliberately difficult.1FTC. FTC Secures Historic $2.5 Billion Settlement Against Amazon
You qualify if you signed up for Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025, through what the FTC calls a “challenged enrollment flow.” The refund rolled out in two phases:
- Automatic refunds of up to $51 went to people who used three or fewer Prime benefits in a 12-month period. Those payments were issued between November and December 2025.2KCRA. Amazon FTC Settlement Explained
- A second claims window opened December 24, 2025, for people who used between four and nine Prime benefits per year and say they enrolled unintentionally or could not cancel. Claim notices went out by January 23, 2026, and eligible consumers have 180 days from the date of their notice to submit a claim.3AL.com. Amazon Is Sending Money to Millions of Prime Customers
Payments arrive by PayPal, Venmo, or mailed check. The overall deadline runs through roughly late July 2026.4USA Today. Open Settlement Claims
Google Assistant Privacy Settlement
The $68 million settlement in In re Google Assistant Privacy Litigation covers allegations that Google devices recorded conversations without an intentional voice-command trigger. Purchasers of qualifying Google devices may receive an estimated $18 to $56 per device. Other class members whose conversations were allegedly recorded could receive $2 to $10.5The Independent. Google Settlement Payments: How to Get Paid
Claims must be filed by August 27, 2026. The final approval hearing is scheduled for October 1, 2026, meaning payments would come after that date if the settlement is approved and no appeals delay distribution.
Comcast Xfinity Data Breach
Comcast agreed to a $117.5 million settlement over a cybersecurity incident in October 2023 in which a vulnerability in Citrix software allowed unauthorized access to Xfinity customer data. The breach affected over 35 million people, exposing usernames, hashed passwords, dates of birth, contact details, and partial Social Security numbers.6USA Today. Comcast Settlement Xfinity Data Breach Claims
If you received a breach notification from Comcast in December 2023, you can file for either a $50 base cash payment with no documentation required, or reimbursement of up to $10,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses and lost time. The claims deadline is September 14, 2026, and a final approval hearing is set for August 5, 2026.7Comcast Breach Settlement. Hasson v. Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
Flagstar Bank Data Breach
Flagstar’s $31.5 million settlement covers about 2.19 million people affected by two 2021 data breaches tied to Accellion file-transfer software. Class members can claim up to $25,000 for documented losses, or receive an estimated $60 residual cash payment. The claims deadline is August 11, 2026.8ClassAction.org. $31.5M Flagstar Bank Settlement
Hyundai and Kia Airbag Defect
A $62.1 million settlement resolved claims that defective ZF-TRW airbag control units in certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles were vulnerable to electrical overstress, potentially causing airbags to fail during collisions. The covered models include 2011–2019 Hyundai Sonatas, 2018–2023 Hyundai Konas, 2010–2020 Kia Optimas and Fortes, and a number of others.
Owners of recalled vehicles can receive up to $350. Owners of unrecalled vehicles may receive up to $150, plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to the defect. Claims are open until April 8, 2027.9ACU Settlement. Hyundai Kia Airbag Control Unit Settlement
AT&T Data Breach: Claims Already Closed
The $177 million AT&T data breach settlement is worth checking only to confirm you did not miss it. The claims deadline was December 18, 2025, and the final approval hearing was held January 15, 2026, with a court decision on final approval still pending as of mid-2026.10Telecom Data Settlement. In Re AT&T Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation If you filed a claim before the deadline, your payment will come once the court issues final approval and any appeals clear.
Settlements That Pay Automatically
Not every settlement requires a claim. A couple of the biggest recent ones send money without any action from the consumer.
Capital One 360 Savings
Capital One agreed to pay $425 million to resolve claims it kept existing “360 Savings” accountholders in the dark after launching a newer “360 Performance Savings” product with significantly higher interest rates. The class includes anyone who held a 360 Savings account at any time between September 18, 2019, and June 16, 2025.11Capital One 360 Savings Account Litigation. Settlement Information
No claim form is required. Payments go out automatically to primary accountholders, calculated from the interest each customer would have earned at the Performance Savings rate. The court granted final approval on April 20, 2026, and payments are scheduled for on or about July 27, 2026, assuming no appeals.12CBS News. Capital One Settlement: How Much Will You Get Capital One must also pay the higher Performance Savings rate to remaining 360 Savings customers for at least two years going forward.13Capital One 360 Savings Account Litigation. Settlement FAQ
Apple Siri Privacy
Apple’s $95 million settlement in Lopez v. Apple covered U.S. residents who owned Siri-enabled Apple products between September 2014 and December 2024. Claims could be submitted for up to five devices at a maximum of $20 per device, and payments began distributing in January 2026.14Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement. Lopez v. Apple Inc. Settlement The claims window is closed; this one is worth checking only if you believe you filed and have not yet received payment.
How to File and How to Avoid Scams
Most class actions are “opt-out,” which means eligible people are automatically included in the class. If a case settles, class members generally receive a notice by mail or email and must submit a claim form (usually online) by a specific deadline. A smaller number of settlements, including the Capital One case above, pay out automatically with no claim required.
Documentation requirements vary by case. Some settlements pay a flat amount with no proof beyond confirming eligibility. Others, especially data breach cases, offer a higher tier of compensation for people who can document actual losses with bank statements, invoices, or similar records. The $50-or-up-to-$10,000 structure in the Comcast case is typical.
Two warnings worth taking seriously. Missing a deadline means forfeiting the payment entirely, with no second chance. And accepting a settlement means giving up the right to sue the defendant separately over the same claims.15ClassAction.org. How to Join a Class Action Lawsuit
When you receive a settlement notice, verify it by going to the official settlement website listed in the notice itself. Legitimate settlement administrators will never ask for upfront payment, Social Security numbers unprompted, or bank login credentials. If an email or text claims you have money waiting but routes you to an unfamiliar site or requests a fee, treat it as a scam.4USA Today. Open Settlement Claims