Hyundai and Kia, which were plagued by vehicle thefts — particularly in Milwaukee for several years — will soon offer free ignition cylinder repairs to all eligible vehicle owners who request them.
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Dec. 16 that Wisconsin, along with 35 other attorneys general, have reached a settlement in a lawsuit with the car companies.
In a statement, the state Department of Justice said Hyundai and Kia have agreed to offer free zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protectors to owners or lessees of eligible vehicles, including vehicles that previously were only eligible for the companies’ software updates. Also, all future vehicles sold in the U.S. will be equipped with engine immobilizer anti-theft technology…