Newark part of lawsuit against Hyundai, Kia for anti-theft tech

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Newark has joined a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia for failing to install anti-theft technology in vehicles. The lawsuit claims the companies knowingly omitted engine immobilizers, leading to a drastic increase in thefts. Newark experienced a surge in Hyundai and Kia thefts following the viral TikTok video, prompting legal action.

Newark has joined New York and other cities in suing Hyundai and Kia, claiming the companies failed to include anti-theft technology in vehicles. The lawsuit alleges that the companies knowingly neglected to install engine immobilizers, leading to a significant increase in thefts. Newark saw a surge in Hyundai and Kia thefts, with numbers skyrocketing from 110 in all of 2022 to over 1,900 in the first 10 months of 2023, following a viral TikTok video that exposed the issue. Both Hyundai and Kia have responded to the allegations, with Kia stating that claims of non-response are inaccurate and unhelpful, highlighting available options for car owners. Hyundai has implemented initiatives to enhance security for vehicles without engine immobilizers still on the road.