The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has announced a multistate settlement with Hyundai and Kia ending a legal challenge that alleged the car manufacturers failed to install standard anti-theft devices in their vehicles.
The suit claimed that Hyundai and Kia chose not to include anti-theft engine immobilizing technology in millions of vehicles dating back to 2011 models.
In 2021, viral videos on TikTok showed some of the cars were susceptible to theft with just the use of a USB cable. An AG spokesperson says almost 200,000 affected vehicles were sold in Arizona.
The new settlement means all affected cars can get an ignition cylinder protector upgrade for free. People whose vehicles were stolen may be eligible for up to $4,500 in compensation.
The deadline to file a claim is March 31, 2027.
Hyundai and Kia agreed to equip all future vehicles with engine immobilizing anti-theft tech.
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