![]() ![]() ![]() While these vehicles are fully compliant with federal anti-theft requirements, Hyundai has taken action to support the safety and security of its customers. today - primarily “base trim” or entry-level models, which are not equipped with push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices - are or were susceptible to these social media-promoted thefts. Chatting with Andersen Window Guru, Don Hamel (Rhode Island Andersen Representative). Roughly 4 million Hyundai vehicles on the road in the U.S. In this episode of Building on an Island, Wade dives into coastal windows. Following historically low rates of theft among Hyundai vehicles, thefts began to spike in the summer 2022 in response to videos posted by car thieves on TikTok and other social media channels in what became known as the "Kia Challenge." In these videos, thieves documented and promoted a specific method by which to bypass the vehicles’ security features, dismantle their steering columns and create direct access to their ignitions and challenged others to copycat their crimes. Hyundai has worked with TikTok and others to have the illicit content removed, only to have the thieves continuously post new challenge videos. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. ![]()
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