Hyundai and Kia owners struggle to replace stolen car parts.
A sharp rise in car thefts has led to a shortage of parts for stolen Hyundais and Kias, causing some insurance companies to total the cars instead of repairing them. The specific parts being replaced, such as ignition lock cylinders, have overwhelmed Hyundai's parts supply, with some dealerships receiving up to six calls per day for replacement parts. The shortage has led to some body shops refusing to work on stolen Hyundais and Kias, while others have resorted to cannibalizing used parts. Hyundai expects the parts shortage to level out in the coming months.