Podcast:The Journal. Published On: Tue May 23 2023 Description: After car theft videos went viral on social media, Hyundai and Kia have been reckoning with a surge in stolen vehicles. WSJ’s Sean McLain unpacks how the thefts started and how the companies are trying to address them. Further Reading: - Kia, Hyundai Thefts Continue Three Months After Carmakers Deployed Fix- Cities Sue Hyundai, Kia After Wave of Car Thefts - States Urge Recall of Millions of Kia, Hyundai Cars After Sharp Rise in Thefts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices