Kia and Hyundai sued after a viral TikTok video caused an increase in thefts

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A trending TikTok challenge publicising a technique for stealing specific makes and models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles caused vehicle thefts to skyrocket across the country, according to reports from several police departments.

Kia and its parent company, Hyundai, are now being sued by irate customers. A national class action lawsuit was filed against the automakers on Wednesday for a defect revealed by the challenge. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Orange County, California, claims that Kias built between 2011 and 2021 and Hyundais built between 2015 and 2021 that had traditional key engines rather than keyless fobs were “deliberately” built without “engine immobilisers.” This seemingly critical, low-cost, and widely used device is intended to keep cars from being hot-wired and stolen. According to the complaint, virtually every carmaker in the last 20 years has used it, but Kia and Hyundai did not, resulting in easy car swiping by children.

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Sreejit Kumar
Sreejit Kumar
Hi, I'm Sreejit Kumar, a journalist with a Master's degree in Journalism. Through my education and professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth. As an author for this news website, I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories that inform and entertain our readers.

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Kia and Hyundai sued after a viral TikTok video caused an increase in thefts

A trending TikTok challenge publicising a technique for stealing specific makes and models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles caused vehicle thefts to skyrocket across the country, according to reports from several police departments.

Kia and its parent company, Hyundai, are now being sued by irate customers. A national class action lawsuit was filed against the automakers on Wednesday for a defect revealed by the challenge. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Orange County, California, claims that Kias built between 2011 and 2021 and Hyundais built between 2015 and 2021 that had traditional key engines rather than keyless fobs were “deliberately” built without “engine immobilisers.” This seemingly critical, low-cost, and widely used device is intended to keep cars from being hot-wired and stolen. According to the complaint, virtually every carmaker in the last 20 years has used it, but Kia and Hyundai did not, resulting in easy car swiping by children.

Disclaimer

We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It’s possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.

Sreejit Kumar
Sreejit Kumar
Hi, I'm Sreejit Kumar, a journalist with a Master's degree in Journalism. Through my education and professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth. As an author for this news website, I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories that inform and entertain our readers.

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