Some Hyundai, Kia owners eligible for $4.5M settlement: Who qualifies?

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Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop ‘Kia Boyz’ thefts

Kia and Hyundai will offer free repairs for millions of cars that lack anti-theft technology as part of a settlement with dozens of US states. The automakers agreed to outfit the roughly nine million eligible cars sold between 2011 and 2022 with a zinc sleeve installed around the ignition cylinder to prevent the viral "Kia Boyz" thefts that required only a USB cable. The repairs could cost up to $500 million, in addition to several million in re…

Kias, Hyundais offer anti-theft retrofits following 2021 TikTok viral video

Vermont is among the 35 states to reach agreements with the Kia and Hyundai automakers to retrofit existing models with anti-theft technology, the Journal-Opinion reports today.

Some Hyundai, Kia owners eligible for $4.5M settlement: Who qualifies?

The funds will be sent out on a "rolling basis."

Some Hyundai, Kia owners eligible for $4.5 million settlement: Who qualifies

The funds will be sent out on a "rolling basis."

Kia, Hyandai to pay $4.5M to buyers of car with faulty part

A security issue that gave rise to the “Kia Boys” carjacking phenomenon has now resulted in a settlement that requires Hyundai and Kia to fix the issue. It also includes up to $4.5 million in restitution to eligible consumers.