Open for claimsAutomotiveHyundai/Kia Immobilizer Vehicle Theft Settlement: Claim Up to $4,500
Last updated: July 10, 2026
Hyundai Motor America and Kia America agreed to pay $4.5 million to resolve claims that certain 2011–2022 vehicles sold without engine immobilizers were easier to steal. Eligible owners and lessees can claim up to $4,500 for a total vehicle loss, up to $2,250 for a partial loss, or up to $375 for theft-attempt expenses, and no proof is required to start a claim. The deadline to file is March 31, 2027.
This multistate immobilizer settlement follows a nationwide wave of thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles without immobilizers. Alongside the cash payments, the companies rolled out a free anti-theft software upgrade and a zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector. It is separate from earlier related settlements, including a $145 million settlement in 2024 and a $200 million settlement in 2023.
Key facts
- Settlement fund
- $4,500,000
- Total vehicle loss
- Up to $4,500
- Partial loss
- Up to $2,250
- Theft-attempt expenses
- Up to $375
- Claim deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Proof required
- No — to start (records may be requested)
- Eligible vehicles
- 2011–2022 Hyundai & Kia models without immobilizers
- Defendant
- Hyundai Motor America and Kia America
Official settlement administrator: hkmultistateimmobilizersettlement.com (Angeion Group)
Who qualifies
- You own or lease a 2011–2022 Hyundai or Kia that was not factory-equipped with an engine immobilizer (Hyundai models include Elantra, Sonata, Tucson, Santa Fe, Kona, Accent, Palisade, Veloster and Venue; Kia models include Forte, Optima, K5, Rio, Sportage, Sorento, Soul, Seltos and Sedona).
- Your vehicle is eligible for both the free anti-theft software upgrade and the zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade.
- A qualifying theft or attempted theft occurred on or after April 29, 2025, when the software upgrade was installed or an appointment for it was scheduled.
- The theft or attempt happened before your free zinc-sleeve installation, or before March 31, 2027 — whichever came first.
How to file your Hyundai/Kia theft settlement claim
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Confirm your vehicle and theft date
Check that you own or lease an eligible 2011–2022 Hyundai or Kia without a factory immobilizer, and that a qualifying theft or attempted theft happened on or after April 29, 2025.
- 2
Choose your loss category
Decide which category fits: total vehicle loss (up to $4,500), partial loss (up to $2,250), or theft-attempt expenses (up to $375). Keep any police report or repair records in case the administrator requests them.
- 3
File before March 31, 2027
Submit your claim at the official HK Multistate Immobilizer Settlement site, or call the Hyundai line (1-877-409-4173) or Kia line (1-844-655-4191). Make sure your free anti-theft software and hardware upgrades are installed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can I get from the Hyundai/Kia theft settlement?
Eligible owners can claim up to $4,500 for a total vehicle loss, up to $2,250 for a partial loss, or up to $375 for theft-attempt expenses.
Which Hyundai and Kia vehicles are eligible?
Certain 2011–2022 Hyundai and Kia models sold without an engine immobilizer, including the Hyundai Elantra, Sonata, Tucson, Santa Fe, Kona and Accent, and the Kia Forte, Optima, Sportage, Sorento, Soul and Rio.
What is the Hyundai/Kia settlement deadline?
The deadline to file a claim is March 31, 2027, giving eligible owners a long window to submit.
Do I qualify if my car was stolen before 2025?
This $4.5 million settlement covers qualifying thefts or attempts on or after April 29, 2025. Earlier thefts may fall under separate Hyundai/Kia settlements, including a $145 million settlement in 2024 and a $200 million settlement in 2023.
How do I file the Hyundai/Kia settlement claim?
File on the official HK Multistate Immobilizer Settlement website, or call Hyundai at 1-877-409-4173 or Kia at 1-844-655-4191. Installing the free anti-theft software and hardware upgrades is part of eligibility.
Is the Hyundai/Kia settlement real or a scam?
It is real — it resolves claims that certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles lacked engine immobilizers. Filing is free through the official administrator site; never pay a fee or share your bank login to claim.
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