Open Class Action Settlement: Hyundai and Kia Multistate Immobilizer Paying $9 Million to Consumers

If your Hyundai or Kia was stolen or targeted after you got the anti-theft software upgrade installed, you may be entitled to compensation from a new $9 Million multistate settlement. Claims are currently being accepted through March 31, 2027. Filing requires documentation: a police report, insurance records showing your deductible or loss, and proof your vehicle had the software upgrade (or a scheduled appointment for it) at the time of the theft.

Who Is Included in This Settlement?

Eligibility is tied to a specific set of conditions. All of the following must apply to your situation:

• Eligible Vehicles: Hyundai and Kia vehicles manufactured without an engine immobilizer that are registered in one of the participating states.
• Qualifying Incident: The vehicle must have experienced a Qualifying Theft or Qualifying Theft Attempt on or after April 29, 2025.
• Software Requirement: At the time of the theft, the vehicle must have had the anti-theft software upgrade installed, or the owner must have had an appointment scheduled for the upgrade.
• Timing: The theft must have occurred before the vehicle received the free zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector installation or by March 31, 2027.
• Exclusions: Vehicles that have already received the zinc sleeve installation prior to the theft are not eligible for restitution.

This settlement covers residents of: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.

Documentation is required to file. Expect to submit a police report, insurance records showing your deductible or out-of-pocket loss, and evidence that your vehicle had the anti-theft software upgrade completed (or a scheduled appointment for it) when the theft occurred.

Visit the Hyundai and Kia Multistate Immobilizer Class Action Settlement page for the complete settlement eligibility breakdown and to check if you are a class member.

How Much Could You Get?

Eligible claimants could receive between $375 and $4,500, drawn from the $4,500,000 Consumer Restitution Fund that makes up half of the total $9 Million settlement. Your actual payment will depend on how many valid claims are submitted.

Keep in mind that attorney fees and administrative costs are deducted from the fund before payments go out to class members, which can affect the final per-person amount.

Want the full numbers? The Hyundai and Kia Multistate Immobilizer Class Action Settlement page has the complete payout details.

What You Need to Do

To file a claim, eligible owners should visit the official settlement website. You will need your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), a police report documenting the theft, and records showing the anti-theft software upgrade was in place at the time. Claims can be submitted online or by mail before the March 31, 2027 deadline. Owners are also encouraged to schedule their free zinc sleeve installation as soon as possible.

The settlement claim form is available here: submit your claim.

Gather your proof of purchase and supporting documents before starting the form. Police reports, insurance statements, and records confirming your software upgrade appointment are all relevant here.

For a full walkthrough of how to file a claim, visit the Hyundai and Kia Multistate Immobilizer Class Action Settlement page.

New to class action settlements? Learn more: Can You Join a Class Action After Settlement?

The Case Behind the Settlement

The $9 Million agreement resolves multistate investigations led by 35 State Attorneys General into one of the most widely publicized automotive security failures in recent memory. This is one of several recent automotive settlements stemming from the same underlying problem.

For years, Hyundai and Kia sold millions of vehicles without engine immobilizers, a standard anti-theft component found in most competing cars. That omission fueled a viral theft trend known as the “Kia Boyz” with social media videos showing thieves starting the vehicles using nothing more than a USB cable. The states alleged this design gap violated consumer protection laws and left owners bearing the financial consequences of a preventable problem.

This settlement is separate from the private class action lawsuit filed on behalf of affected owners. It specifically provides restitution to consumers in participating states who suffered theft losses even after taking the step of getting the anti-theft software upgrade. A mandatory free hardware fix, the zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector, is also part of the agreement.

Hyundai and Kia have not admitted any wrongdoing as part of this resolution.

The case (In Re: Hyundai and Kia Multistate Attorney General Settlement, Case No. Not Applicable (Multistate AG Settlement), Multiple State Jurisdictions) was settled to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.

You can typically check the status of your claim by contacting the settlement administrator directly. Their contact information is usually listed on the official settlement website.

Important Dates

The claim deadline for this class action settlement is March 31, 2027.

As of today, that is 406 days from now.

Who Is the Settlement Administrator?

The settlement administrator for this case (Case No. Not Applicable (Multistate AG Settlement)) is HK Multistate Immobilizer Settlement Administrator.

If you believe you qualify, the full Hyundai and Kia Multistate Immobilizer settlement details page has complete eligibility information, court documents, and everything else you need to file. The deadline is March 31, 2027.

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Related Hyundai and Kia Multistate Immobilizer Settlements

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• Mitsubishi Airbag Control Unit Class Action Settlement (up to $250)
• Toyota Camry HVAC Class Action Settlement
• Toyota Airbag Control Unit Class Action Settlement (up to $250)