Hyundai and Kia multistate immobilizer theft settlement
Hyundai/Kia Multistate Immobilizer Settlement (not a class action)
Also known as Kia Boys theft; Hyundai Kia immobilizer; Hyundai Kia theft settlement
The settlement was about thefts of listed Hyundai and Kia cars made without factory immobilizers.
Copied from the official notice. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- You could get
- Your losses, capped Up to $4,500 for a total loss after theft.
Source
“You may receive up to $4,500 for a total loss or up to $2,250 for partial loss.”
From the administrator site: Official settlement website home page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- You need
- Papers needed Your vehicle's 17-character VIN Takes work: describes the claim form only
Source
“Provide your Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”) below.”
From the administrator site: Official Kia claim form (PDF). Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Who can file
- Listed Hyundai and Kia cars stolen or targeted from April 2025
Source
“Vehicles that were not factory-equipped with an immobilizer and is one of the below models: ... At the time of the qualifying theft or theft attempt, your vehicle either had the Software Upgrade installed or you had an appointment scheduled for the upgrade. ... In addition, the Qualifying Theft or Qualifying Theft Attempt must have occurred on or after April 29, 2025, but before the earliest of the date (1) your vehicle received the free zinc sleeve installation on your Eligible Vehicle or (2) March 31, 2027.”
From the administrator site: Official settlement website home page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S.
Source
“You are eligible to submit a claim if you own or lease an Eligible Vehicle and you either already had the Software Upgrade installed or you can provide documentation to demonstrate that you had an appointment scheduled to receive the Software Upgrade at the time of the Qualifying Theft or Qualifying Theft Attempt. In addition, the Qualifying Theft or Qualifying Theft Attempt must have occurred on or after April 29, 2025, but before the earliest of the date (1) your vehicle received the free zinc sleeve installation on your Eligible Vehicle or (2) March 31, 2027.”
From the administrator site: Official settlement website home page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Time to file
- About 30 minutes
Source
Our estimate of how long the official claim form takes. The notice does not say.
From the official site: hkmultistateimmobilizersettlement.com. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
Free. The official site never charges.
Quick answers
How much is the Hyundai and Kia multistate immobilizer theft settlement payout?
Your losses, capped. Up to $4,500 for a total loss after theft.
Where is the Hyundai and Kia multistate immobilizer theft settlement claim form?
On the official site, www.hkmultistateimmobilizersettlement.com. Filing is free. The last day to file is Mar 31, 2027.
Open the claim form on www.hkmultistateimmobilizersettlement.com
When will the Hyundai and Kia multistate immobilizer theft settlement pay?
Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval and any appeals are over.
For context: First payments were issued 52 to 875 days after final approval, based on 15 settlements. Half were paid within 119 days. 1 of the 15 waited on appeals after approval.
Is the Hyundai and Kia multistate immobilizer theft settlement legit?
The settlement administrator (the company that handles claims) is Angeion, and the official site is www.hkmultistateimmobilizersettlement.com. Real notices point there; if a link in a message goes anywhere else, do not use it.
The official site never asks you to pay to file.
Compare yourself to the official class definition
You may be included if you own or lease a listed 2011-2022 Hyundai or Kia that was not factory-equipped with an immobilizer.
It covers a theft or theft attempt on or after April 29, 2025, before a zinc sleeve was installed and before March 31, 2027.
It covers only cars that had the Software Upgrade, or an appointment for it, when the theft or attempt happened.
Check each condition yourself. The boxes are only for you; nothing is sent or stored.
You are eligible to submit a claim if you own or lease an Eligible Vehicle and you either already had the Software Upgrade installed or you can provide documentation to demonstrate that you had an appointment scheduled to receive the Software Upgrade at the time of the Qualifying Theft or Qualifying Theft Attempt. In addition, the Qualifying Theft or Qualifying Theft Attempt must have occurred on or after April 29, 2025, but before the earliest of the date (1) your vehicle received the free zinc sleeve installation on your Eligible Vehicle or (2) March 31, 2027.
From the administrator site: Official settlement website home page
This checklist is for guidance only and can be wrong. Only the court's definition decides. Read the official wording before you file.
Official payout table
The amounts the settlement itself sets. We do not work out a personal amount.
| Option and condition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total loss of the vehicle after a theftThe most one claim can get | Up to $4,500 |
| Partial loss after a theftThe most one claim can get | Up to $2,250 |
| Expenses after a theft attemptThe most one claim can get | Up to $375 |
Losses you can show with paperwork only. Funds are limited and paid on a rolling basis; once the fund runs out no more claims are paid.
Eligible Consumers who experienced a Qualifying Theft are eligible to request reimbursement up to $4,500 for the Total Loss of a Vehicle or reimbursement up to $2,250 for the Partial Loss of a Vehicle. ... Eligible Consumers who experienced a Qualifying Theft Attempt are eligible to request reimbursement of up to $375 for Reasonable Attempted Theft Expenses.
From the administrator site: Official settlement website home page
Estimates can change with the number of valid claims and court deductions. Guidance only.
How to file
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Gather what you need
You will need supporting documents.
- Your vehicle's 17-character VIN
- Date the Software Upgrade was installed, or proof of your appointment for it
- Proof of ownership or lease, such as registration, title, bank note or insurance card
- Police report or insurance records on the theft or attempt, plus proof of each loss
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File online, or by mail
At www.hkmultistateimmobilizersettlement.com, by Mar 31, 2027. Filing is free.
The deadline note says: “Online, by email or by mail by March 31, 2027.”“No time of day or postmark rule is stated.” -
Save your confirmation
Keep your confirmation number or email. You do not need to file again.
Confirm with the administrator before you act.
After you file
Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval and any appeals are over.
For context: First payments were issued 52 to 875 days after final approval, based on 15 settlements. Half were paid within 119 days. 1 of the 15 waited on appeals after approval.
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Case details
- Case
- Hyundai/Kia Multistate Immobilizer Settlement (not a class action)
- Administrator
- Angeion
- Official site
- www.hkmultistateimmobilizersettlement.com
- Full payout terms
- Up to $4,500 for theft; up to $375 for a theft attemptUp to $4,500 for the total loss of the vehicle, or up to $2,250 for a partial loss, after a Qualifying Theft; up to $375 for reasonable expenses after a Qualifying Theft Attempt. Funds are limited and paid on a rolling basis until the fund runs out.
- Effort
- Hard, about 30 minutes
The court’s exact words
You are eligible to submit a claim if you own or lease an Eligible Vehicle and you either already had the Software Upgrade installed or you can provide documentation to demonstrate that you had an appointment scheduled to receive the Software Upgrade at the time of the Qualifying Theft or Qualifying Theft Attempt. In addition, the Qualifying Theft or Qualifying Theft Attempt must have occurred on or after April 29, 2025, but before the earliest of the date (1) your vehicle received the free zinc sleeve installation on your Eligible Vehicle or (2) March 31, 2027.
Quoted from the official notice. Read the notice for the full definition.
Our notes: This is not a class action. It is the Hyundai/Kia Multistate Immobilizer Settlement, a separate program from the earlier consumer class settlement (the claim form refers to payments from 'the consumer class settlement' as something different, and the claim form files are named 'AG Claim Form'). Eligible Vehicles are listed Hyundai and Kia models that were not factory-equipped with an immobilizer: Hyundai Accent 2018-2022, Elantra 2011-2022, Elantra GT 2013-2020, Genesis Coupe 2013-2014, Kona 2018-2022, Palisade 2020-2021, Santa Fe 2013-2022, Santa Fe Sport 2013-2018, Santa Fe XL 2019, Sonata 2011-2019, Tucson 2011-2022, Veloster 2012-2017, Venue 2019-2021; Kia Forte 2014-2021, K5 2021-2022, Optima 2011-2020, Rio 2012-2021, Sedona 2011-2021, Seltos 2021-2022, Sorento 2011-2022, Soul 2020-2022, Sportage 2011-2022. You must own or lease the vehicle; it must have had the Software Upgrade installed, or you must show you had an appointment for it, when the theft or theft attempt happened; and the theft or attempt must have happened on or after April 29, 2025 but before the earlier of the free zinc sleeve installation or March 31, 2027. The site lists no state limit.
Sources and checks (3)
Every fact people act on was copied from the official source and compared with it. How we check
- Official settlement website home page administrator site
- Official Kia claim form (PDF) administrator site
- Official Hyundai claim form (PDF) administrator site
What changedLast change Nov 2, 2026
- Page created. Claims open until March 31, 2027. source document
Questions
I already filed. What now?
Keep your confirmation number or email. You do not need to file again. Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval; once it does, the payment status page shows what is known.