Kia Vehicle Theft Settlement: A Scam? See If You Are Eligible
Did you receive the Kia Vehicle Theft Settlement email? it’s not a scam.
Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Corp., and others are settling for up to $145 million to address claims that some Kia vehicles were improperly made, making them more prone to theft and damage.
Who Is Eligible For The Kia Vehicle Theft Settlement
The class includes anyone who bought or leased certain vehicles in the United States, including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
there were some lawsuits claiming that Hyundai didn’t install engine immobilizers in certain Kia vehicles, which made them easier to steal or damage. These models include Kia Forte, Optima, Soul, and others made between 2011 and 2022. The settlement doesn’t cover claims related to personal injury, death, or subrogation by licensed insurers.
How Much Is The Settlement
If you bought or leased one of the affected Kia vehicles but can’t get the software upgrade, you could get up to $300 per vehicle to cover the cost of installing a steering wheel lock or other anti-theft device. You already got a steering wheel lock from Kia, you might be eligible for up to $250 per vehicle to install a glass-breakage alarm or similar anti-theft system.
If your Kia got stolen or messed up in a theft attempt, you could get cash back for all sorts of expenses, like the cost of fixing the damage, insurance deductibles, towing fees.
How To File A Claim
If you are eligible fill out a valid claim form before the deadline on Jan. 11, 2025.
Click here to fill out a form
Conclusion
Im conclusion, In re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 8:22-ML-3052 JVS(KESx), is not a scam. Just like CFPB Discrimination $6M Settlement, The class includes anyone who bought or leased certain vehicles in the United States, including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
