17 states and attorneys general demand recall of theft-prone Kia and Hyundai models.

Attorneys general from 17 US states have urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai vehicles due to a sharp increase in thefts, fuelled by a viral social media challenge. Some Kia and Hyundai cars sold in the US over the last decade do not have engine immobilisers, a standard feature on most cars that prevents the engine from starting unless the key is present. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that the stolen car trend has resulted in 14 crashes and eight deaths.