Own a Kia or Hyundai? Car Thefts on the Rise Again in Pennsylvania, Police Warn

Own a Kia or Hyundai? Car thefts on the rise again in Pennsylvania, police warn

Police in Pennsylvania warn that thefts of certain Kia and Hyundai models are rising again, noting that many lack a key piece of anti-theft technology.

Hyundai & Kia Theft and Vandalism Still Happening Despite Software Fixes

Since 2021, Hyundai and Kia vehicles—particularly those lacking passive electronic immobilizers—have seen a stark rise in both theft and vandalism. A new analysis from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) highlights troubling trends throughout 2023, even as software-based anti-theft upgrades began to roll out in early 2023. Thefts Surge Historically, Hyundai and Kia lagged far