Settlement Deadlines

Hyundai/Kia Multistate Immobilizer (Car Theft) Settlement

Open — claims due

Claim deadline
— check the official site for the exact cut-off time and postmark rules
Who qualifies
Owners or lessees of an eligible 2011–2022 Hyundai or Kia without a factory engine immobilizer whose car was stolen, or was the target of an attempted theft, on or after April 29, 2025 (and before the zinc ignition sleeve was installed or March 31, 2027), and who already had the free anti-theft software upgrade or an appointment for it.
Payout (as stated by the official source)
Up to $4,500 with proof of losses
Up to $4,500 for a total loss, up to $2,250 for a partial loss, or up to $375 for expenses from an attempted theft. Funds are limited and paid on a rolling basis until exhausted
Proof of purchase / documentation
Only for some benefits. If the Software Upgrade was not yet installed at the time of the theft, you must provide documentation of a scheduled upgrade appointment; see the official FAQ for what else the claim needs. Contacts: Hyundai claims 1-877-409-4173, Kia claims 1-844-655-4191 (KiaInfo@HKMultistateImmobilizerSettlement.com)
Claim ID or notice code
We haven't confirmed whether the claim form asks for a Claim ID or notice code. If you got a notice, keep it handy.
Defendant
Hyundai Motor America and Kia America, Inc.
Claims administrator
(877) 409-4173, HyundaiInfo@HKMultistateImmobilizerSettlement.com
As printed on the official settlement website. Use these to check anything that looks wrong.
Case
Multistate attorneys general settlement with Hyundai and Kia (e.g., People of the State of California v. Hyundai Motor America, et al.), Case No. 25CV471131 (California filing; each state filed its own judgment)
Superior Court of California, County of Orange (and courts in other participating states)
Category
Vehicles

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Sources

Last verified: . Claim deadline, payout and case details checked against the official settlement website on 2026-11-03. Independent confirmation: Connecticut, Minnesota and Washington attorney general announcements naming HKMultistateImmobilizerSettlement.com, and the California proposed judgment (Case No. 25CV471131). Details can change; the official website is authoritative.

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