Dec. 17, 2025
Kia, Hyundai agree to $9M multistate settlement over theft technology
Kia and Hyundai agreed to pay $9 million to settle multistate claims they failed to install industry-standard anti-theft technology, providing restitution, investigative costs, and security upgrades without admitting further liability.
Carmakers Kia and Hyundai agreed to a $9 million settlement in litigation with 35 states, including California, over claims they failed to properly equip their vehicles with anti-theft technology.
The companies agreed to pay $4.5 million in restitution to affected vehicle owners and another $4.5 million to cover the costs of the states' investigations but avoided additional damages.
The settlement followed a private class action against the two companies over the same...
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