NEW YORK (PIX11) — Two of the most recognizable car brands in the country have agreed to a $9 million class action settlement to resolve claims related to a troubling TikTok trend.
Kia and Hyundai agreed to a 35-state settlement, including New York and New Jersey, due to claims that certain vehicles were too easy to break into.
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What the claims allege against Kia and Hyundai
According to the lawsuit, Kia and Hyundai, both owned by Hyundai Motor Group, manufactured vehicles without engine immobilizers, making them more susceptible to theft.
A 2022 TikTok trend allegedly gave tutorials on how to steal the vehicles in a short amount of time using a USB cable and a screwdriver.
Who qualifies for the class action settlement?
The settlement benefits owners or lessees of certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles from 2011 to 2022 if their cars:…