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‘Public nuisance': New York sues Hyundai and Kia, alleging their cars are easy to steal
A viral TikTok challenge started in 2021 and spurred a rise in thefts of Hyundai and Kia cars.
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Police Investigate New Thefts of Kia and Hyundai Models
Police continue to see a trend of thieves targeting Kia and Hyundai models in several Connecticut towns.
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Kia, Hyundai Owners Could See Payouts in New $200M Class-Action Settlement Over Car Thefts
Hyundai and Kia agreed to a $200 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit related to a rash of car thefts inspired by a viral social media challenge on TikTok.
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Thefts Prompt 17 States to Urge Recall of Kia, Hyundai Cars
Attorneys general in 17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal.
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Hyundai, Kia to Recall 570,000 Vehicles, Warn Drivers of Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven. The Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles. Affected Hyundais include the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and...
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Safety Advocates Say Kia, Hyundai Software Update Isn't Enough
NBC Responds teams around the country have been keeping an eye on the impact of a hidden security risk in certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles that make them easier to steal, impacting millions of drivers.
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Safety Advocates Say Kia, Hyundai Software Update Isn't Enough
Some Hyundai and Kia driver’s cars are eligible for a free anti-theft upgrade, but some safety experts say more should be done. The rash of thefts across the country started after a trend spread swiftly on social media, something we’ve seen happen right here in Connecticut. Thieves shared how certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles without standard immobilizers could be...
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Free Software Deterrent for Kia/Hyundai Thefts
Kia and Hyundai said they’ll soon offer a free software development to prevent thefts from a recent social media challenge.
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Hyundai and Kia Rolling Out Software Update To Combat Thefts Linked to TikTok Challenge
Hyundai and Kia are rolling out software updates to stem a raft of auto thefts related to a TikTok challenge that authorities believe has led to at least 14 reported crashes and eight fatalities.
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Some Hyundai and Kia SUVs Should Be Parked Outside Amid Fire-Risk Recall, Companies Say
Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from structures after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring. The Korean automakers are recalling more than 281,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of the problem, but they haven’t figured out how to fix it yet. The recalls cover more than 245,000 Hyundai...
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Kia Recalls 260K Optima Sedans Over Ceiling Plates That Can Detach and Hit Drivers
Kia is recalling nearly 260,000 older midsize cars in the U.S. because plates in the ceiling can come loose if the side curtain air bags inflate in a crash.
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Hyundai, Kia Recall 485,000 Cars Over Fire Concerns
Hyundai and Kia issued a recall for more than 485,000 cars, telling owners to park outside as they can catch on fire even while the engine is off.
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Park Outside: Hyundai, Kia Recall Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines are off
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Kia Recalling 410K Cars, Minivans and SUVs Over Air Bags
Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the air bags from inflating in a crash
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US Steps Up Probe Into Hyundai-Kia Engine Failures and Fires
U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of investigations into multiple engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years