A wave of Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts is now, on average, resulting in 45 cars stolen every day in Chicago, an analysis by NBC 5 Responds found.
While auto thefts in general are on the rise in the city, Hyundai and Kia drivers are more vulnerable than others given a hidden security flaw inside that was uncovered and shared on social media last year.
A fiery crash at a Ravenswood intersection last month involved a stolen Hyundai vehicle used in at least one armed robbery, before drivers crashed into the back of a Chicago Streets and Sanitation vehicle. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the suspects were caught by police. Neither Hyundai or Kia would respond to questions about the HLDI study’s findings, but both said they are now installing immobilizers on new vehicles.
NBC 5 Responds asked Hyundai for a list of law enforcement agencies it says it has partnered with, but it repeatedly declined to release a list of agencies offering these locks.
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