City officials say stolen Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been used in various crimes, including reckless driving, armed robbery, and even murder.
The lawsuit alleges that Kia and Hyundai omitted the anti-theft technology from their U.S. cars sold between 2011 and 2022, while including this feature in vehicles sold internationally. The complaint further claims that Kia and Hyundai misrepresented their vehicles as having "advanced" safety features, despite being aware of this critical defect.
"The failure of Kia and Hyundai to install basic auto-theft prevention technology in these models is sheer negligence, and as a result, a citywide and nationwide crime spree around automobile theft has been unfolding right before our eyes," Johnson said.Since the defect became known on social media, city officials say Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts in Chicago increased from approximately 500 in the first half of 2022 to over 8,350 in the second half.
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