$145M Hyundai Kia Vehicle Theft Class Action Settlement
Hyundai and Kia have agreed to pay $145 million to settle a class action over vehicles manufactured without engine immobilizers that were stolen or targeted for theft. If you owned or leased a qualifying vehicle that was stolen or attempted to be stolen, you may be entitled to cash reimbursement for theft-related losses.
Do I Qualify?
You may be eligible if:
- You owned or leased a qualifying Hyundai or Kia vehicle manufactured without an engine immobilizer
- Your vehicle was stolen or there was an attempted theft
- You submit a valid claim with required documentation by August 4, 2026
Proof is required. You will need to provide a police report and documentation of losses to support your claim.
File your claim on the official Hyundai Kia theft settlement website.
File Your Claim →What Happened?
Hyundai and Kia were sued after it became widely known that millions of their vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2022 could be stolen in seconds using just a USB cable — no key required. The vulnerability existed because these vehicles were not equipped with engine immobilizers, a basic anti-theft technology that had been standard on most vehicles for decades.
The "Kia Boyz" trend on social media — where teenagers shared videos of themselves stealing these vehicles — led to a nationwide surge in thefts. Cities across the United States sued Hyundai and Kia over the crisis. The companies agreed to pay $145 million to settle the consumer class action and offered free software updates to affected vehicles.
How Much Will I Actually Get?
Update June 2026: Settlement payments are currently paused pending a U.S. Supreme Court appeal filed May 26, 2026. Check back for updates.
Compensation varies based on whether your vehicle was actually stolen and what losses you suffered. Owners whose vehicles were stolen can claim reimbursement for theft-related losses including deductibles, rental cars, and other expenses with supporting documentation. Even owners whose vehicles were not stolen but were affected by the vulnerability may be eligible for a smaller payment. A police report is required for theft claims.
Last reviewed: June 19, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.