Hyundai, Kia models at higher risk of theft, and of course it's on TikTok
wrote that the affected models are not equipped with an immobilizer, a device which prevents the engine from being started unless the right key is recognized. Kia said that it started installing an immobilizer in all of its cars regardless of trim level during the 2022 model year.
"Kia America is aware of the rise in vehicle thefts of a subset of trim levels. All 2022 models and trims have an immobilizer applied either at the beginning of the model year or as a running change. All Kia vehicles for sale in the U.S. meet or exceed federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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