Hyundais and Kias Become Hot Potato: Thefts Skyrocket as Social Media Fuels Easy Steals

Hyundai and Kia owners, beware: your vehicles have become hot property for thieves, with thefts skyrocketing over the past three years. This alarming trend, driven in part by social media tutorials on how to easily steal certain models, has insurance companies scrambling and car owners on edge.

According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, theft insurance claims for Hyundai and Kia vehicles jumped by a staggering 1,000% between 2020 and the first half of 2023. This translates to a tenfold increase in these cars being stolen, compared to other manufacturers.

Fueling this surge are readily available social media posts. . .