Cities and class action sue Hyundai and Kia

2023

Seventeen municipal entities across seven states, including Buffalo, Milwaukee, Seattle and Cleveland, sued Hyundai and Kia during 2023, arguing the omission of engine immobilisers caused a theft epidemic that drained police resources. A separate consumer class action settled for approximately $200 million after a judge initially declined preliminary approval as not fair, reasonable and adequate; a revised version ringfenced $145 million solely for consumer compensation.