WebDec 1, 2024 · Again from news reports, lower trim Kias and Hyundais are easy to steal because they lack an engine immobilizer in the key fob. Without this device, thieves break the ignition lock and then start the car. Apparently, cars with push button start have the engine immobilizer as do all 2024 Kia cars with key ignition. WebSep 14, 2024 · Kia claims it’s solved the “Kia Boys” security vulnerability, presumably by including a chip key and engine immobilizer with every car. But Kia owners have reported that their …
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WebAug 16, 2024 · Amid a rash of car thefts locally and nationally involving Kia and Hyundai models, three Columbus residents have filed a federal class action lawsuit against the carmakers.. Taylor Slovak, her ... WebApr 10, 2024 · Arellano is one of 59 people in Pueblo who had their Kias stolen through the first three months of 2024. The 59 thefts is already more than the Pueblo Police Department recorded in all of 2024 ... training for a half marathon over age 60
This Glitch in Hyundais and Kias Makes Them Easy to Steal
WebDec 11, 2024 · According to police and WISN-12, while total year-to-date car thefts have risen nearly 2.5 times since 2024, the number of stolen Hyundai and Kia models was 25 times higher in just the first six ... WebNov 2, 2024 · The Milwaukee Police Department says that 2,697 Kias and 2,665 Hyundais have been stolen out of a total of about 7,000 stolen vehicles in the city. General Motors vehicles come in third place with ... WebJul 21, 2024 · According to a report published on Thursday by Automotive News, many Hyundai and Kia owners are finding themselves in that situation. While we don’t want to go into which models are affected (for... the selection procedure for astronauts