Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts across Chicago show thefts are at an all-time high due to security flaws like certain models not having an engine immobilizer installed. There have been 5,341 Kias stolen so far in 2023. Last year, there were more than 4,000 Kia thefts. The Hyundai theft numbers were even higher, up 31% from all of 2022. So far, in 2023, 6,171 Hyundais have been stolen in Chicago, up from 4,699 stolen last year.
Thefts of Kia, Hyundai vehicles hit all-time high in Chicago. See story here.