Hyundai Motor Group — Ethics Grade C-

Hyundai Motor Group receives an overall ethics grade of C- (42/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Automotive. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 30
• privacy: 50
• consumer: 35
• environment: 55
• humanRights: 40

Documented incidents (3)

• Child Labor in Alabama Supply Chain (high, 2022) — An investigation revealed that a subsidiary and several suppliers for Hyundai in Alabama employed migrant child labor, some as young as 12, in metal stamping plants. The discovery led to federal and state labor department lawsuits.
• Engine Fire Recalls (high, 2023) — Hyundai and Kia issued recalls for over 3.3 million vehicles due to fire risks caused by brake fluid leaks in the ABS system. Owners were advised to park outside and away from structures until repairs were made.
• Kia Boys Theft Vulnerability (medium, 2023) — A design flaw omitting engine immobilizers in millions of vehicles led to a massive spike in thefts popularized on social media. The company agreed to a $200 million settlement to compensate affected owners.

Documented good deeds

• Hydrogen Vision 2040 — The group committed to popularizing hydrogen energy by 2040, developing fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles to reduce heavy-duty transport emissions.

Ethical alternatives

• Volvo Cars — Stronger focus on safety standards and ethical supply chain auditing for minerals.