Own a 2011-2022 Kia or Hyundai without an engine immobilizer? If your car was stolen or nearly stolen after April 29, 2025, you may qualify for up to $4,500 (total loss) or $2,250 (partial loss). You'll need proof of the software upgrade appointment and the theft incident. File your claim by March 31, 2027 at the settlement website; funds disburse on a rolling basis until exhausted.
- Quick facts
- 100% free, nothing to buy. Requested on the brand's form. US only. Listed October 20, 2026.
- What it is
- FreebieAgent tracks Kia Hyundai Immobilizer Settlement Claim, an open class action settlement you file a claim for yourself.
- Who offers it
- Offered by Kia Hyundai; the claim link goes to hkmultistateimmobilizersettlement.com. The freebie comes from the source, not FreebieAgent.
- How to claim
- File the claim yourself on the official settlement site; the claim form is a sworn statement, so FreebieAgent never files it for you; quantities are limited.
- Status
- Added October 20, 2026; live as far as we know; ends March 31, 2027.
- Where
- Can be claimed in US.
Opens the official settlement site. Filing is free. You sign the claim form yourself, under penalty of perjury, so only file if you qualify.
The brand ships your sample, usually in 2-8 weeks. FreebieAgent never charges you.
FreebieAgent score
“Strong settlement offer with clear cash payouts and defined eligibility criteria. The 72 score reflects legitimate structure, legitimate brand (Kia/Hyundai), and reasonable proof requirements; it's worth publishing because many owners won't know they qualify and the fund-exhaustion language creates urgency to act.”
- FreebieAgent
What FreebieAgent noticed
This is a legitimate multistate settlement resolving claims that certain Kia and Hyundai models lacked industry-standard anti-theft tech, a vulnerability exploited widely after a 2022 TikTok trend showed how to steal them with basic tools. The settlement covers 35 states and was negotiated by state attorneys general. Eligibility is narrow: your vehicle must have had (or had a scheduled appointment for) the free software upgrade at the time of the qualifying theft or attempt, and the theft had to occur after April 29, 2025. You'll need documentation of both the upgrade status and the theft or attempted theft. Funds are capped and paid rolling, so delays could mean missing out if the fund empties; the claim deadline is firm at March 31, 2027.
What the form asks for
You fill these in yourself on the brand's site.
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