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What is the KIA Challenge on TikTok? KIA and Hyundai thefts skyrocket as a result of this viral trend

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  • What is the KIA Challenge on TikTok?
  • The viral trend has increased car thefts.
  • Authorities in the US issue a warning about the KIA Challenge.

Social media is used to share all kind of content as long as people are interested in it. However, lately young people have made use of these platforms to create some challenges that become trends.

It was recently announced that, thanks to the KIA Challenge on TikTok, a large number of Hyundais and KIAs have been stolen. Apparently the trend started by young people has led to the increase in thefts.

What is the KIA Challenge on TikTok?

KIA Challenge TikTok
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Motor Pasion, reported that, thanks to a challenge circulating on TikTok, the number of stolen cars has increased and the challenge has encouraged young people to steal Hyundais and KIAs.

According to reports, the owners of KIA and Hyundai vehicles, mainly in the United States, are being victimized thanks to the famous TikTok challenge called «KIA Challenge» or «KIA Boys». El Universal also noted that this has put the police on alert. Filed Under: KIA Challenge TikTok

Car thefts increase after viral challenge on TikTok

KIA Challenge Tik Tok
Photo: Twitter

In some videos, teens between the ages of 14 and 17 appear lifting the cover that is on the back of the steering wheel and with the help of a USB cable they create a connection to a specific circuit that starts the car without the need for a key.

According to information from the Florida Police, in the last month there have been around 56 car thefts, of which 23 were KIA or Hyundai make as instructed in the famous TikTok challenge. The authorities recommend that the owners of these makes, store them in a safe place and to be sure they are insured and have the alarm turned on, according to El Universal. Filed Under: KIA Challenge TikTok

US authorities take action against car thefts

KIA Challenge Tik Tok
Photo: Twitter

According to the outlet, the most sought after models for this challenge are KIAs that were manufactured between 2011 and 2012, as well as Hyundai from 2015 to 2021. These vehicles have a known access point which can be easily “hacked” with a USB cable.

Motor Pasión stated that there are around 20 stolen vehicles a day since September of last year. Other affected states are Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan and Florida, so authorities have begun to take measures there. Filed Under: KIA Challenge Tik Tok.

The KIA Challenge has caused concern throughout the US

KIA Challenge Tik Tok
Photo: Twitter

The KIA challenge has caused concern throughout the United States. Minnesota authorities reported a 60% percent rise in theft of KIA cars in the past year. While in Michigan, a 45 percent increase in theft of cars of both makes has been reported in the past month alone.

Once the challenge began, teenagers often leave the car (often severely damaged) a few miles away. For now there are no more details about it, but the authorities have reached out to the video platform to try to block this content. Filed Under: KIA Challenge TikTok.

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