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LKQ Corporation data breach investigation

Filed
December 15, 2025
Regulator
Montana AG
People affected
Not stated
File status
Investigation Open

What the filing confirms

  • LKQ Corporation reported the incident to the Montana Attorney General.

Still unknown

  • Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
  • How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
  • What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
  • How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.

Investigation notes

LKQ Corporation is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. As a large-scale distributor and service provider in the automotive aftermarket industry, the company typically collects and maintains sensitive information including customer names, billing and shipping addresses, payment card details, and contact information. In 2025, the company officially reported a data security incident to the Montana Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access occurred within their systems. If you received a data breach notification letter from LKQ Corporation, it indicates that your personal information may have been involved in this incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the breach and the steps the company is taking to address the security concerns.

What our attorneys examine

A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether LKQ Corporation used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Montana.

LKQ Corporation data breach questions

Is the LKQ Corporation data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from LKQ Corporation in the mail matches the breach LKQ Corporation reported to the Montana Attorney General on December 15, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact LKQ Corporation through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did LKQ Corporation offer free credit monitoring?
Check your letter from LKQ Corporation. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
Is there a LKQ Corporation data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against LKQ Corporation. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the LKQ Corporation data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Do I need a LKQ Corporation data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue LKQ Corporation over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Montana and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a LKQ Corporation data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no LKQ Corporation settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

Other open files in Montana

Attorney advertising. An incident file reflects a public regulator filing and our review of it; it does not mean a lawsuit has been filed or that the company did anything unlawful. Submitting a review request does not create an attorney-client relationship.