Kia Agrees to Settle a Class Action Lawsuit Settlement of Two Hundred Million Dollars

Kia agreed to a consumer class action lawsuit settlement of two hundred million dollars. In February the Korean automaker said they would offer software upgrades to 8.3 million US vehicles without anti theft and mobilizers using a method popularized on tick tock. Kia will compensate owners who quote incurred theft related vehicle losses or damage in addition to reimbursement for insurance deductibles increased insurance premiums and other theft related causes. For customers whose vehicles cannot accommodate security software upgrades the automaker will provide up to three hundred dollars for the purchase of a steering wheel lock.