Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have spiked ever since a TikTok trend immerged in 2021 showing how to start one of these cars with something as simple as a USB cord.
Throw into the mix backordered parts.
"I was trying to get another car and no dealership in the area would take the car as it sat because they needed it repaired," said Corbiere. "So at that point, I just gave up, and I said, I need another vehicle. I can't be without a vehicle for months. It was costing me. I'm a drummer, so I need the room in the car." Car thefts in Austin on the rise
An Austin man can't believe the journey his truck went on after being stolen in March. This comes as the number of auto thefts in Austin and around the country is on the rise. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the story in this week's CrimeWatch. "I even stop if I see them at a red light or if I'm at a gas station. I tell them the story, and they've never even heard of it, just like me. I had no idea until police informed me that night about this TikTok challenge," said Corbiere. "It's a major issue. It'll completely turn your life upside down because you end up with a damaged car that you didn't do.
For vehicle owners that believe they are eligible for reimbursement and would like to submit a claim once the process is finalized,According to NHTSA, owners of older Kias and Hyundais can contact Hyundai at 800-633-5151 or Kia at 800-333-4542 to see if they are eligible for the software upgrade. Vehicle owners can also reach out to a local dealership.that I have read and agree
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