Hyundai and Kia settle $200M TikTok theft lawsuit, offer payouts to eligible drivers.

The number of Kia and Hyundai thefts in Atlanta has grown to nearly 900 this year, prompting the police to hold its third steering wheel lock giveaway event. At the same time, the car companies settled an Atlanta woman’s class action lawsuit, agreeing to pay $200 million to theft victims. The lawsuit claimed that for 11 years, Kia and Hyundai knew they were selling cars without engine immobilizers that prevent you from taking off without the key. The settlement provides various benefits, including compensation for a range of out-of-pocket damages, software upgrades, and payments instead of software upgrades.