Kia Anti-Theft Defect Settlement

Auto Defects · Class action settlement

Proof required ⏱ Due Jan 15, 2027 Open

1,980 claimedReviewed Aug 9, 2026

Lawsuit

Kia's $145 million settlement reimburses owners of vehicles without engine immobilizers for theft losses and anti-theft purchases. Proof required; claims due January 15, 2027.

Kia agreed to settle claims that certain 2011–2022 models lacked engine immobilizers, making them easy to steal. Kia denies the vehicles were defective.

Owners and lessees can be reimbursed for theft-related losses not covered by insurance, insurance deductibles, towing, and the cost of anti-theft devices.

Eligibility

All persons who purchased or leased a 2011–2022 Kia vehicle equipped with a traditional turn-key ignition and no engine immobilizer.

Fileby Jan 15, 2027
Admin reviewEpiq
Approvedafter Feb 24, 2027
Paid1–6 months later

Key facts

StatusOpen
Potential payoutReimbursement of theft-related losses (up to $6,125 for total loss), deductibles, towing and anti-theft device purchases.
Settlement fund$145,000,000
Proof requiredProof required
Claim deadlineEnds Jan 15, 2027
Exclusion / opt-out deadlineDec 1, 2026
Final approval hearingFeb 24, 2027
Case nameIn re: Hyundai and Kia Vehicle Theft Litigation
Case number8:22-ml-03052
CourtU.S. District Court for the Central District of California
AdministratorEpiq Class Action & Claims Solutions

How to file

  1. Confirm you're in the class. Compare the eligibility section above with your own history — class period dates matter.
  2. Gather what's needed. Proof required. Receipts, account emails or statements speed up approval.
  3. File before Jan 15, 2027. Owed pre-fills the administrator's form with your details and submits it; or file directly on the official settlement website.
  4. Track it. Payments usually arrive 1–6 months after the final approval hearing (Feb 24, 2027).

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Last reviewed Aug 9, 2026. Every detail on this page is checked against official settlement administrator and court sources before publication. Where those sources disagree with information shown elsewhere, the official settlement notice controls.

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