Sixt Rent A Car $2.87 Million Class Action Settlement

If you rented a vehicle from Sixt Rent A Car at one of their corporate locations in the United States on or before June 30, 2019, and then received a damage claim letter from Sixt on or after January 1, 2014, you may be eligible to claim approximately $356.67 from a class action settlement.

Sixt Rent A Car, LLC has agreed to pay $2.87 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging improper charges related to vehicle damage claims.

Who can file a car rental claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• You rented a vehicle from a Sixt corporate location within the United States on or before June 30, 2019.
• You provided a valid U.S. driver's license at the time of your rental.
• You received your first Sixt damage claim letter on or after January 1, 2014, related to your rental.

How much is the class action settlement payout?

Class members who submit valid claims can receive a refund equal to 70% of the disputed damage charges they paid to Sixt or its collection agents. According to the official settlement website, the average claim amount per class member is approximately $356.67.

Sixt will also cease collection efforts on outstanding disputed damage charges, which total approximately $6.6 million, averaging around $220 per class member. This benefit does not require a claim.

However, if you submit a valid claim indicating negative credit reporting related to your damage claim, Sixt will request that credit reporting agencies remove these negative reports from your credit history.

How to file a claim for a class action payment

To receive your settlement cash benefit, class members must submit a completed claim form by the August 15, 2025 deadline. You can file a claim online or mail your completed claim form directly to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Calderon v Sixt Rent A Car Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 23309, Jacksonville, FL 32241

Payments to class members will be made via physical checks mailed to the address provided on the claim form.

$1.6 Million settlement fund

The settlement fund of $1,601,000 will cover various costs associated with the settlement:

• Settlement administration costs: $201,000
• Attorneys' fees and litigation expenses: $1,400,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $30,000 total ($10,000 per named plaintiff)
• Payments to class members: Remaining amount

Important dates

• Deadline to Opt Out: May 27, 2025
• Fairness Hearing: July 15, 2025
• Deadline to File a Claim: August 15, 2025

When is the Sixt Rent A Car settlement payout date?

Settlement payments will be issued after the settlement receives final approval and becomes effective. This will likely occur after the fairness hearing scheduled for July 15, 2025.

Why was Sixt Rent A Car sued?

The lawsuit challenged Sixt's charges for diminished value, estimated repair costs, loss of use, and administrative fees. Plaintiffs claimed these charges were inconsistent with the terms outlined in Sixt's rental agreements, alleging that Sixt charged customers for repairs that were never actually performed and calculated fees improperly.

Sixt denies any wrongdoing or liability but has agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further litigation costs and uncertainties.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website
2. Class Notice
3. Settlement Agreement