With Hyundai and Kia vehicles from the 2010s into the ’20s being targeted in a wave of thefts encouraged by social media, the automakers have been taking steps to limit their vehicles’ vulnerability.

WASHINGTON — After months of reported thefts, Kia and Hyundai have released new anti-theft software designed to help owners keep their cars safe. This software comes amid an uptick in Hyundai and Kia ...

Getting OBD fault codes and checking the health of your car no longer requires a trip to the service center, as a simple OBD2 adapter, either wired or wireless, allows you to do this from the comfort ...

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) -- Car thefts topped 1 million for the first time in 15 years nationwide last year, and Illinois holds the record no one wants - with the biggest increase in thefts. A big part ...

Kia and Hyundai are rolling out a free software update for vehicles that may be targets of the "Kia challenge" -- a viral TikTok challenge that has inspired car thefts nationwide. The software update ...

'It's not a fail safe': Kia owner's car targeted after anti-theft software installed, sticker placed on window Kia and Hyundai are offering free anti-theft software installation and special stickers ...

Models using physical keys can be stolen with a USB cable, which is as big of a problem as it sounds. Not every Hyundai with a physical ignition key is immediately eligible for the company’s fix. It’s ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. – Heads up, Kia owners ...

The huge wave of Hyundai and Kia thefts that started in 2021 with a viral video on social media seems to have finally received an effective solution. A study by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) ...

Kia and Hyundai’s anti-theft software upgrades have deterred car thieves, but theft claims remain elevated for the brands even after new software is installed, according to a new report. After car ...