Social Media Prompts More Thefts Of Hyundai, Kia Cars



Thefts of older models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles are spiking all across the U.S. as thieves are able to hotwire the cars solely with a USB cord. NBC News’ Maya Eaglin reports on how viral TikTok videos are prompting more of these crimes.

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18 comments

  1. Alex Jones warned America the FBI is coming after them. These random incidents are the direct result of that: they're cornered 💯💯

  2. All these reports about Kia and Hyundai being stolen but NOT ONE REPORT the consequences of GTA. Who's to blame?

  3. Stop practicing witchcraft Stop practicing magic arts Stop practicing sorcery idol worshiping devilish evil idol worshiping repent

  4. can't steal my truck with any electronic crap. lol
    No computer chips on it.

  5. "Security kit available for purchase" thanks Hyunda/Kia! Couldn't just cover the cost of your negligence and put them in the vehicles from go?👍

  6. 0:48 Thefts are out of control in Missouri. A 600% increase. Why we ain't on the map?

  7. If social media is "prompting" car thefts, don't you think social media should be held responsible?

  8. Here is the recommended clip that say it :
    https://youtu.be/3DGN_K9mA4c

  9. If I had either one, I would hope for it to be stolen.

  10. Isn't not even just older models one of them is a 2021 model year
    Actually just watch the donut media video they uploaded today, explains everything way better than this news report.

  11. Superintendent Chalmers: "Holy jumping Caesar's catfish! My 'H' has been stolen! LOL

  12. I have an 03 Santa Fe but added an alarm, remote start and other extras the alarms offered in 04 that kills the engine without the key and foot on break.

  13. I wonder how many more will be stolen thanks to this news report

  14. Demographics are destiny

  15. buy america. buy corvette.

  16. Buy a Canadian version if you have to buy a Korean car. Canadian law required engine immobilizers.

  17. Don't stolemodel 2012 they are slow slow slow 😴 and not even fun to drive … the Engine will break down anyway…