Hyundai and Kia Agree to Pay $200 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Vulnerable Vehicles

Hyundai and Kia will provide compensation and software updates for millions of vehicles lacking anti-theft technology that enabled widespread thefts.
The class-action settlement comes after viral social media videos promoted methods for stealing certain Hyundai and Kia models.
Owners will receive reimbursement for losses from thefts and additional insurance costs as well as funding to buy anti-theft devices for some vehicles.
The companies failed to include immobilizers, anti-theft technology common in modern vehicles, in models from 2011 to 2022 with traditional key ignitions.
Government safety agencies and attorneys general from multiple states pressured the automakers to take action amid reports of crashes and fatalities linked to the thefts.