The 'Kia Challenge,' where TikTok users are encouraged to turn on Kias and Hyundais with a USB cord, is on the rise again.
is on the rise again, leading to more cases of theft and vandalism of affected Kia and Hyundai car models.GEICO told HuffPost reporter Phil LewisThis has led insurance companies to drop insurance coverage for the affected car models, 2012-2021 Kias or 2015-2021 Hyundais,
Owners are having difficulty getting insurance for the affected cars, especially in states where car insurance is required to operate a vehicle. Now, some drivers can no longer drive their Kias or Hyundais.to prevent the thefts of vulnerable models due to the viral TikTok challenge, Patch says. Hyundai has arranged with a third-party provider to create an anti-theft kit for $170, not including installation costs.
, the companies will provide software updates to fix the security vulnerabilities. However, they will not release the upgrades until at least June, and they cannot be installed in certain models due to technical reasons.Owners of these vehicles also can attach horn alarms, immobilizing devices and vehicle recovery systems that can potentially catch would-be thieves in the act.
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