Individuals who received notice of the Nissan North America data breach may be eligible to claim up to $4,950 plus credit monitoring from a class action settlement.
If your personal information was compromised in the Nissan North America data breach, there’s a settlement with your name on it. Nissan North America agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a phishing attack on November 7, 2023, that compromised the personal information of more than 50,000 employees.
The company denies any wrongdoing but chose to settle rather than face a drawn-out trial. The result: real money available to people who were affected – and you don’t need a lawyer or extensive paperwork to get it.
Who can file a claim?
Individuals must meet the following criteria to participate in the Nissan data breach settlement:
- Received notification: They received a data breach notification letter from Nissan North America indicating their information may have been compromised.
- Affected by the incident: Their personal information was potentially exposed in the November 2023 data incident at Nissan North America.
You may be eligible for up to $4,950 plus credit monitoring from the Nissan data breach settlement.
File Your Claim NowHow much can class members receive?
Class members can claim several types of awards from the Nissan data breach settlement, depending on their circumstances and the documentation they provide:
- Alternative cash payment: Up to $100 with no documentation required. This amount is pro-rata and subject to reduction if the total claims exceed the settlement fund.
- Ordinary losses: Up to $450 for documented, unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the data breach – bank fees, postage, phone charges, credit monitoring costs, and notary fees. Requires documentation such as bank statements, invoices, receipts, bills, or credit reports.
- Extraordinary losses: Up to $4,500 for documented, unreimbursed monetary losses from actual fraud or identity theft caused by this breach. Requires documentation such as police reports, insurance claims, and other supporting records.
- Credit monitoring: Two years of one-bureau credit monitoring with $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance. No documentation required. Class members who were previously enrolled in Nissan’s complimentary monitoring receive an additional two years.
How to claim a data breach payment
Class members can submit the online claim form or download, print, complete and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is May 26, 2026.
Nissan North America Data Settlement, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, PO Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324
Phone: 833-319-8483
What proof or documentation is necessary to submit a claim?
- Alternative cash payment: No documentation required. Simply submit the claim form before the deadline.
- Ordinary losses: Claimants must provide documentation such as bank statements, invoices, receipts, bills, or credit reports showing unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses.
- Extraordinary losses: Claimants must provide police reports, insurance claims, or other supporting documentation of actual fraud or identity theft linked to the breach.
- Credit monitoring: No documentation required. Available to all eligible class members.
Payout options
- Physical check (for mailed claim forms)
- Electronic payment (for online claim forms)
Settlement fund breakdown
The $1,500,000 settlement fund covers:
When is the Nissan data breach settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement. The fairness hearing is scheduled for June 1, 2026. No specific payout date has been announced – this is standard at this stage of the process.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuit alleged that Nissan North America – an automotive manufacturer selling vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands – experienced a phishing attack on November 7, 2023, that compromised the personal information of more than 50,000 employees. The plaintiffs claimed Nissan failed to adequately protect this information from unauthorized access.
Nissan North America denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of litigation.
Is the Nissan data breach settlement legitimate?
Yes – this is a fully court-supervised settlement. Here’s what confirms it:
- Case number: 25-0975-BC, filed in the Chancery Court for the State of Tennessee, Davidson County
- Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, an independent third party
- Official site: nnadatasettlement.com
- Notice: Sent directly by the administrator – not by Nissan
The settlement is pending final court approval at the June 1, 2026 fairness hearing. Claims must be filed before May 26, 2026 – no payments will be issued before final approval.
How much will I actually receive from the Nissan settlement?
It depends on two things: what you claim and how many people file. The $1,500,000 fund is split among all valid claimants.
- Up to $100 (no docs needed) – the alternative cash payment. Fixed amount, but subject to pro-rata reduction if claims exceed the fund.
- Up to $450 (ordinary losses) – requires bank statements, receipts, or invoices.
- Up to $4,500 (extraordinary losses) – requires police reports, insurance claims, or detailed documentation of actual fraud or identity theft.
- Credit monitoring – two years with $1,000,000 identity theft insurance, no documentation required, available to everyone.
The $4,950 headline figure is the theoretical maximum. Most people will receive up to $100 plus credit monitoring – which is still worth filing for.
What actually happened in the Nissan North America data breach?
On November 7, 2023, Nissan North America – an automotive manufacturer selling vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands – was hit by a phishing attack that compromised the personal information of more than 50,000 employees.
What was exposed: Employee personal information was potentially accessed by unauthorized parties as a result of the phishing attack. The exact data types varied by individual but may have included names, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive personal details.
What the lawsuit claims: That Nissan North America failed to implement adequate security measures to protect employee data from phishing attacks and unauthorized access.
What Nissan says: They deny any wrongdoing – but agreed to a $1,500,000 settlement rather than face trial.
Why do companies settle data breach lawsuits even when they deny wrongdoing?
Settlement does not mean admission of guilt. Companies settle for practical reasons:
- Cost of litigation: Legal fees alone can exceed the settlement amount
- Unpredictable outcomes: Trials are unpredictable – a verdict could result in a far larger payout
- Business continuity: Settling ends years of ongoing litigation and negative press
- Guaranteed resolution: For plaintiffs, it guarantees a payout rather than risking nothing at trial
Courts still review every class action settlement to confirm it’s fair and reasonable – that’s what the June 1, 2026 fairness hearing is for. Denying wrongdoing while settling is standard practice and has no effect on your right to file a claim.