Seattle sues Kia, Hyundai for failing to install anti-theft technology in cars FOX13
We reached out to both auto manufacturers who sent us these responses:
"Hyundai believes this lawsuit is improper and unnecessary. In response to increasing thefts targeting our vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices in the United States, Hyundai Motor America has made engine immobilizers standard on all vehicles produced as of November 2021.
"Hyundai is also providing free steering wheel locks, as available, to select law enforcement agencies across the country, including in the Seattle area, for distribution to local residents who own or lease affected models. Owners may also bring their vehicles to a local Hyundai dealer for the purchase and installation of a customized security kit. We apologize for the inconvenience to affected customers.
"Hyundai is committed to ensuring the quality and integrity of all our products through continuous improvement. Hyundai quality is among the best in the industry, ranking third among all brands in the 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study and historically above the industry average in J.D. Power’s U.S. Initial Quality Study .""Kia remains concerned that criminal actors are targeting certain Kia cars with a steel key and "turn-tostart" ignition systems.
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