"Seattle Councilmember Pushes for Federal Recall of Theft-Prone Kias and Hyundais"
The Seattle City Council is set to vote on a resolution proposed by councilmember Lisa Herbold, calling for the recall of certain Kia and Hyundai vehicle models due to a lack of anti-theft technology. The resolution aims to force manufacturers to install "industry standard" immobilizer technology in the vehicles. The proposal comes in response to a significant increase in thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Seattle, with reports showing a 363% increase in stolen Kias and a 503% increase in stolen Hyundais from 2021 to 2022. If passed, Seattle will join other cities in urging a recall of these vehicles.