| Case | Hyundai and Kia Multistate Immobilizer Settlement (35 state attorneys general and D.C.) |
| Status | Open, accepting claims |
| Claim deadline | March 31, 2027 |
| Estimated payout | Up to $4,500 for a total loss, up to $2,250 for a partial loss, up to $375 for an attempted theft (limited fund, paid on a rolling basis) |
| Proof required | Yes |
| How to file | File at the official settlement website |
One Hyundai theft settlement is still taking claims in September 2026. If your car was stolen or broken into on or after April 29, 2025, the multistate immobilizer deal pays up to $4,500 for a total loss, with a filing deadline of March 31, 2027. That is not the class action lawsuit Hyundai owners heard about in 2023: its claim window shut in April 2025, and its $145 million fund is frozen by an appeal. The date of the break-in decides which one applies.
Which Theft Settlement Covers You? Check the Date
Your incident date sorts you into one program or the other. The two windows sit back to back on the calendar, and many owners assume they are the same deal. They aren’t.
| When it happened | Program | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|
| Before the software fix, claim filed by April 28, 2025 | $145 million class action (MDL 3052) | Claims closed, payments on hold |
| Before the fix, no claim filed | Same case | Window shut |
| On or after April 29, 2025, with anti-theft software installed or booked | $9 million multistate deal | Open until March 31, 2027 |
The multistate deal came from 35 state attorneys general plus the District of Columbia on December 16, 2025. It is a government settlement, not a class action settlement, so you file directly and nobody signs you up. Hyundai Motor America and Kia split a $9 million package: $4.5 million to compensate consumers and $4.5 million to the states. Kia owners use the same claim site; our Kia settlement page covers their side.
How to File the Open Multistate Claim
You qualify if your 2011 to 2022 model year car had no factory immobilizer, already had the anti-theft software upgrade (or an appointment for it), and was stolen or targeted after April 29, 2025.
- Confirm your model. The list includes the Elantra, Tucson, Sonata, Santa Fe, Kona, Accent, Palisade, and Venue, each for specific years.
- Gather proof: a police report, your insurer’s loss letter, or receipts for insurance deductibles and other costs.
- Submit the form at the official multistate settlement site under penalty of perjury.
- Book the free zinc sleeve, a reinforced ignition cylinder protector, at any dealership.
Two quirks most guides skip. Your coverage window ends the day the zinc sleeve goes in, since the hardware is meant to stop later break-ins. And compensation is paid on a rolling basis until the fund runs out. When we checked the administrator’s site in September 2026, it warned that claims filed after the money is gone won’t be paid, so the 2027 deadline is softer than it looks.
Why the $145 Million Hyundai Theft Settlement Hasn’t Paid
A single objector is holding up every check. The case, In re Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Litigation (MDL 3052), sits before Judge James V. Selna in the Central District of California. It grew out of viral videos showing thieves starting Hyundai and Kia vehicles by opening the steering column and using a USB cord.
- October 1, 2024: final approval. The cash fund is $145 million; the 2023 announcement valued the whole package, software fixes included, above $200 million.
- April 28, 2025: claim filing closed.
- January 8, 2026: the Ninth Circuit rejected both objectors’ appeals.
- May 26, 2026: objector Donald Birner, representing himself, petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court. Class counsel at Hagens Berman expects word on whether the Court takes it in October 2026.
Announced tiers were up to $6,125 for a total loss, up to $3,375 for damage, and up to $300 in reimbursement for a steering wheel lock or alarm. If you filed, just keep your address current with the administrator (1-833-982-3330). For why these gaps drag on, see how long class actions take.
Hyundai Engine Settlement: Claims Closed, Warranties Still Live
Both engine deals stopped taking cash claims years ago, but their warranty extensions still pay for repairs.
- Theta II GDI (No. 8:17-cv-00838): 2011 to 2019 Sonata, 2013 to 2019 Santa Fe Sport, and some Tucson years. Claims expired August 9, 2021. The lifetime short block warranty still applies if the knock sensor software update was done.
- Engine II (No. 8:18-cv-02223): certain Theta II MPI, Nu, and Gamma engines, including 2014 to 2021 Tucson and 2012 to 2017 Veloster. Claims expired July 8, 2024. Coverage runs 15 years or 150,000 miles for connecting rod bearing failure.
The catch: Engine II coverage requires the knock sensor update before the engine fails. Skip it, and the dealer can deny the extended warranty.
New EV Charging (ICCU) Lawsuits Filed in 2026
Two suits target the integrated charging control unit (ICCU), the part that charges an EV’s 12-volt battery. Neither has settled. Young v. Hyundai Kefico was filed in New Jersey in April 2026, and Hagens Berman filed in Seattle on September 23, 2026, covering the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 among others. Each plaintiff says recalls in March and November 2024 didn’t stop sudden power loss.
Start by matching your incident date to the table above. If it falls after April 29, 2025, file the multistate claim before the fund runs dry, and read how joining a settlement works. If you’re waiting on the older class action lawsuit against Hyundai, watch the administrator’s site in October and check our settlement deadlines list.
Hyundai Class Action Lawsuit FAQ
Who is eligible for the Hyundai settlement?
For the open multistate deal, owners or lessees of listed models without a factory immobilizer qualify if the car had the software upgrade or an appointment, and was stolen or targeted on or after April 29, 2025. Earlier incidents belong to the closed $145 million class action.
Is the Hyundai settlement claim for 2026 still active?
Yes, the multistate immobilizer claim is active through March 31, 2027, while funds last. The 2023 class action stopped accepting claims on April 28, 2025.
When will the Hyundai theft settlement pay?
Not until the Supreme Court petition is resolved. Class counsel expects the Court to decide whether to hear it in October 2026. If it declines, distribution can move forward; if it accepts, the wait gets longer.
How do I join the class action lawsuit against Hyundai?
You don’t sign up. If you fit the class definition you’re already in, and you act when a settlement opens a claim form. The ICCU suits have no claim form yet, and law firm contact forms aren’t settlement claims.
This page explains public information about cases and settlements involving Hyundai. It is not legal advice; for your own claim or vehicle, talk to a licensed attorney.