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Consumers filed a class action lawsuit in August 2022, claiming certain model year Kia and Hyundai vehicles were not equipped with engine immobilizers, which made them susceptible to theft and ...
Hyundai Motor America and Kia America said Friday they have reached a settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in vehicle thefts. The settlement could be valued at $200 ...
The proposed settlement, announced in May, could be valued at $200 million and covers about 9 million 2011-2022 model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S., the companies said at the time.
To settle a class-action lawsuit in the United States against Hyundai and Kia, the two brands agreed to pay about US$200 million, of which up to $145 million would offset out-of-pocket losses that car owners had incurred. The settlement was announced on May 18, 2023, and requires approval by a federal judge. [22]
In February 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that the challenge had resulted in at least 14 crashes and eight deaths. [73] [74] In May 2023, following a class action lawsuit, Kia and Hyundai agreed to pay $200 million settlement to consumers who suffered losses as a result of the security flaws. [75]
The Global Engine Alliance was a joint venture between Chrysler, Mitsubishi Motors, and the Hyundai Motor Company for developing a line of shared four-cylinder engines. Each manufacturer configured their variants of the initial design differently based on their needs.
The suit contended the companies failed to install engine immobilizers in some models that featured a traditional insert-and turn-key-style ignition system leaving vehicles vulnerable to theft.
In February 2023, Hyundai entered talks with the Department of Labor to ensure compliance with child labor regulations. [9] A group of 33 members of Congress, led by Democratic Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee, wrote to urge the Department of Labor to "take immediate action to rid Hyundai's supply chain of child labor."