The Alarming Rise of Hyundai and Kia Theft Rates in the United States

Rise of Hyundai and Kia Theft Rates

In 2023, Hyundai and Kia vehicles have become disproportionately popular targets for car thieves. During the first half of the year, these vehicles were stolen at a concerning rate of 11.2 per 1,000 insured vehicles, significantly surpassing the 1.6 per 1,000 theft rates for other brands. The Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia Optima emerged as the top three most stolen vehicles, underscoring a troubling trend for the owners of these models. Why Are Hyundai and Kia Cars Targets? The surge in theft can be attributed to certain vulnerabilities in…

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Agents promise auto insurance is available to Kia and Hyundai owners

Auto Insurance - Kia steering wheel

Even as some insurers refuse to cover the vehicles in various parts of the country, policies still exist. As was reported last week on Live Insurance News, State Farm and Progressive have announced that they are no longer selling auto insurance to certain models of Kia and Hyundai cars in various cities in the United States because the vehicles are too easy to steal. That said, agents in those regions are promising owners of those models that policies are still available. Kia and Hyundai owners afraid of losing their coverage…

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