Auto giant Kia fell victim to a trend of theft that suddenly became popular in 2022. On TikTok “Kia Challenge”, showed how Kia and Hyundai vehicles can be stolen with a simple tool such as a USB cable.

After the videos, hundreds of vehicles were stolen in the US, There were 14 accidents and 8 people died in these accidents. Today, after the events in question, a decision came from Kia and Hyundai that affects not only the owners of stolen vehicles, but all vehicle owners.

$200 Million Settlement Reached:

As a result of the incidents leading to the theft of vehicles without electronic immobilizers between 2015-2019, the two companies were sued in class action lawsuits. $200 million settlement there was. The data shared by Reuters also contains important information for vehicle owners.

Reuters said the settlement covers 9 million owners of Kia/Hyundai vehicles in the United States and financial damages to consumers whose cars are stolen. Financing up to $145 million mention. In addition, deductibles, increased insurance premiums and other theft-related losses are also reimbursed to vehicle owners.

Kia and Hyundai have released an anti-theft security update:

The two companies recentlyanti theftannounced that he had developed the software and started distributing the software. If the key inserted in the vehicle is not recognized, the software will cause the vehicle to lock itself and the ignition system to be turned off.

The new agreement also contained a detail about this software. The two companies are offering customers who are unable or unable to receive the update. $300 worth of steering wheel locks and other anti-theft devices will give.