$9M Kia Hyundai settlement offers cash and security upgrades to owners
Who qualifies
The Hyundai Kia settlement provides benefits to owners and lessees of certain 2011–2022 Kia and Hyundai vehicles that were not factory-equipped with engine immobilizers. To qualify, the vehicle must have either received the software upgrade or had an upgrade appointment scheduled, and the qualifying theft or attempted theft must have occurred on or after April 29, 2025, but before the vehicle received the free zinc sleeve installation or before March 31, 2027—whichever comes first.
Where: Nationwide / see notice
Proof needed
Required documentation varies depending on the type of claim being submitted. This could include a “total loss” or “partial loss” letter from the insured’s insurance company, proof of payment of the insurance deductible, proof of payment of any reasonable theft-related expenses or a copy of a polic…
About this settlement
Kia and Hyundai agreed to a $9 million multistate settlement to resolve claims that vehicles without engine immobilizers are at risk for theft. The Kia Hyundai settlement provides benefits to owners and lessees of certain 2011–2022 Kia and Hyundai vehicles who meet the following criteria: The vehicle was not factory-equipped with an engine immobilizer The vehicle received a software upgrade or had an upgrade appointment scheduled A qualifying theft or attempted theft occurred: On or after April 29, 2025, and Before the vehicle received the free zinc sleeve installation, or Before March 31, 20…
Details
- Case
- In re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation , Case No. 8:22-ml-03052-JVS-KES, in the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
- Administrator
- Hyundai/Kia Multistate Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 369
- Settlement fund
- $9M
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