Kia and Hyundai have agreed to pay $9 million to settle a class action lawsuit over vehicle thefts resulting from missing engine immobilizer technology in certain 2011-2022 models, which made them vulnerable to the viral "Kia Boys" theft method.
The case (No. 8:22-ml-03052-JVS-KES) was filed before the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. If you own a 2011-2022 Kia or Hyundai vehicle that was not factory-equipped with an engine immobilizer and experienced a qualifying theft or theft attempt, you may be eligible for up to $4,500.
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You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
Total loss: Up to $4,500
Partial loss: Up to $2,250
Attempted theft expenses: Up to $375
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Download for iPhone Download for AndroidThe current deadline to file a claim is Mar 31, 2027. Note: claims sent by mail must be postmarked by this date, and Class Action Buddy ships claim forms with a 7-day mailing buffer to ensure on-time delivery.
The maximum payout per eligible claimant is up to $4,500. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.
Yes — this settlement requires proof of purchase. Acceptable proof typically includes receipts, credit card statements, photos of the product, or order confirmation emails. Check the official claim form for specifics.
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Specific model years and vehicle types covered by this settlement are still being finalized. The settlement addresses vehicles that were affected by theft-related security vulnerabilities.
The settlement offers both software updates and physical hardware installations to improve vehicle security. Details about what each upgrade includes are pending as the settlement process develops.
The claim filing deadline has not been announced yet. Once the settlement receives final approval, eligible owners will have a specific time period to submit their claims.
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