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Owners of some Kias, Hyundais warned to park outside, away from homes
More than 3 million total Kia and Hyundais are being recalled, and owners are being told to park those vehicles outside. News4’s Susan Hogan has the details.
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorrento SUV.
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Some victims of Kia, Hyundai theft facing backlog of parts
Potentially thousands of Kia and Hyundai owners whose cars have been vandalized or stolen wait in limbo for replacement parts.
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Some Kia, Hyundai theft victims face parts backlog
Kia and Hyundai owners victimized by vandalism or theft have run into another problem: a lack of parts to fix the damage. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan reports the problem is so widespread, some repair shops are turning away customers.
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Judge declines to approve Hyundai, Kia class-action settlement, calling it inadequate
The proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit over a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts was valued at around $200 million.
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Judge declines to approve Hyundai, Kia class-action settlement, calls proposed remedies inadequate
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.
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AGs call for stronger Kia, Hyundai settlement
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb joined six other attorneys general in calling for more relief for Kia and Hyundai drivers whose cars can be stolen with a USB cord.
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles, tell owners to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia told owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires.
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Hyundai offering free antitheft software upgrades at RFK Stadium
Hyundai and D.C. are holding an antitheft software upgrade event through the end of the month. Any eligible driver can get the free upgrades, not just D.C. residents. The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 31. It’s located in the parking lot at RFK Stadium. No appointments are necessary. These are the affected vehicles:...
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Hyundais and Kias top District's most stolen list
As auto thefts increase across the District, the News4 I-Team found Hyundais and Kias eclipse all others in how frequently they’re stolen. Data obtained from the Metropolitan Police Department, which previously did not track car makes in its theft data,show nearly 2,300 Hyundais and Kias were stolen between Jan. 1 and July 20. By comparison, the District saw 1,825 total…
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Hyundais and Kias top District's most stolen list
The News4 I-Team went through police data showing just how enormous a problem the thefts of Kias and Hyundais have become in the District. Older models of those cars have been targeted in a social media challenge because they’re more easily hotwired with a USB cord. Investigative Reporter Ted Oberg explains how difficult a problem it has become to...
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Hyundai and DC police offer free anti-theft upgrades at RFK clinic
Owners of 2011-2022 Hyundais can get software upgrades at the RFK stadium site through Monday, News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Some Kia owners question anti-theft software fix after cars were stolen following upgrade
Marie Guerrero Pincheria and her husband, Jorge, don’t have TikTok, but they certainly have heard of the viral “Kia Boyz” social media challenge linked to a rise in thefts of Kias and Hyundais nationwide. That’s why the Maryland couple booked an appointment at the dealership earlier this year when Kia offered a free fix: an anti-theft software it said...
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DC launches clinic to prevent Hyundai theft
D.C. announced a mobile clinic where District residents who own or lease certain Hyundai vehicles will be able to get the latest anti-theft technology installed for free.
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Some drivers question Kia's anti-theft software fix
Millions of Kia and Hyundai owners are eligible for a free anti-theft software update, but the News4 I-Team has heard from some Kia owners who question whether the software fix is enough. A local couple contacted Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan after their car was stolen after getting the update.
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‘Public nuisance': New York sues Hyundai and Kia, alleging their cars are easy to steal
A viral TikTok challenge started in 2021 and spurred a rise in thefts of Hyundai and Kia cars.
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Hyundai and LG Announce $4.3 Billion Plant in Georgia to Build Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Hyundai and LG Energy Solution say they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant in Georgia. The factory would be on the site of the new electric vehicle assembly plant that Hyundai Motor Group is building near Savannah.
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Kia, Hyundai Owners Could See Payouts in New $200M Class-Action Settlement Over Car Thefts
Hyundai and Kia agreed to a $200 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit related to a rash of car thefts inspired by a viral social media challenge on TikTok.
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Hyundai, Kia Settle Class Action Lawsuit
Kia and Hyundai announced an agreement to resolve a class action lawsuit. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan reports the settlement provides cash compensation for customers affected by the theft issue that’s plagued the vehicles. Here’s what you need to know about the settlement: https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/3838
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Kias, Hyundais Account for Half of Cars Stolen in Prince George's This Year
Almost half of the cars stolen in Prince George’s County so far this year have been Kias and Hyundais, including a woman’s car targeted four times in recent months.