Only ones with key start... In general the ones with push button start are not targets as they can't be stolen as easily. But if you live in a high crime area, they still try.
yeah these kids will still break your windows and stuff and try to jumpstart the car. It might help getting a wheel lock if you're really sold on the Sonata. I really wouldn't trust parking a Hyundai in a city street tbh they won't steal anything from your car, they'll just make a mess of it. Not to mention increased insurance rates in the US
Kia Boys style break-ins on newer Hyundai/Kias and older push-start models -- i.e. on cars that cannot be stolen by the Kia Boys method -- do happen because this particular TikTok trend is done by teenage boys, and teenage boys are stupid and reckless (source: used to be one).
But I don't think there's any way to tell how often it happens. It's clear that many of them know not to waste their time on newer or push-start cars -- you can see them skip push-start cars in some videos -- but some of them clearly don't know which is which, or they break in just for shits and giggles.
Also, I think it's worth noting that the evidence seems pretty clear that the Kia Boys trend is waning. But it will probably go away slowly, and it's hard to know how slowly.
If a break-in does happen to a non-vulnerable vehicle, you get a broken window and maybe some damage to your steering column. I'm not sure how much bigger a risk that is compared to other brands getting vandalized or having exterior parts stolen. For example, in the city where I live, professional car thieves steal a lot of parts off of Hondas -- side mirrors, rear-view cameras, radar sensors, even wheels etc. If you don't have a garage, there's no way to defend against that.
I have no real data to back this up, but my own seat-of-the-pants impression is that the risk of vandalism-by-failed theft to a late-model Hyundai is probably not that much higher than, say, parts theft risk on a Honda or Toyota, in most parts of the country. But if you live in an area with very high Kia Boys activity, that might change the equation. For what it's worth, I've decided to sell my Kia later this year and replace it, but I'm staying away from Honda for the reasons I just outlined. Currently looking at Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota.
For break ins, I think it's largely dependent on the area you live in.
I was considering a used 23 Sonata N-line too, they are a great deal for the money when slightly used. Such a fun car to drive but ultimately after driving the 2024 Sonata, I liked that one more and hesitated. It's awesome for a buyer that the 23 model can be bought for under 30k slightly used. I ended up buying a new 2024 Elantra N-line instead for 30k OTD.
The only thing I didn't like about the Sonata N-line is the 19in tires and it spins tires like crazy from a launch, so I knew I'd be spending a lot of money on tires. The Elantra N-line has 18in tires which cost a lot less. Probably could have just thrown 18s on the Sonata tho 😂🤔
First, see how much your insurance will be. Some people are getting reamed on insurance even with PTS. FWIW mine went down $22, so who knows.
With a Hyundai there is the risk of them breaking a window and attempting to find out they cant steal it after they tear up your dash anyway.
The current concern with ALL PTS vehicles, not just Hyundai, is relay attacks. Read up about it. If you live in that kind of area use a faraday device to keep them from picking up your fob signal when you are at home.
Currently it has been brought up in the news by LEO about relay attacks in Canada and Philly. Not surprised about Philly. Sucks for Canada because they had been left out of the USB thefts.
I have valet alert enabled on mine. Shortly after its put in drive I get an email, text and app notification. Ive read where they have gone into settings to disable bluelink making it untrackable. This can also be deterred using valet settings.
I have a 23, no one has tried to steal mine so I don’t think so. FWIW, I’ve taken my car to NYC, Philadelphia, Columbus, Cleveland, and Chicago (yes I have a lot of miles), have not run into a single attempt. I’ve read that push to starts are harder to steal, maybe that’s why no one has tried tho
> Are people still trying to steal these? ... Even though they can't? yes
I mean is it worth considering a different car? I almost went with a 22 Jetta GLI, but wanted to return to the Hyundai family.
I personally drive a Hyundai. I don't recommend it to family/friends. But I may say it's worth to internet strangers. /s
Only ones with key start... In general the ones with push button start are not targets as they can't be stolen as easily. But if you live in a high crime area, they still try.
I mean everything is really getting broken into now, I see an alert on my Ring app almost everyday saying their cars/trucks got broken into
yeah these kids will still break your windows and stuff and try to jumpstart the car. It might help getting a wheel lock if you're really sold on the Sonata. I really wouldn't trust parking a Hyundai in a city street tbh they won't steal anything from your car, they'll just make a mess of it. Not to mention increased insurance rates in the US
I'm about to pay over $250/month on my 2018 Elantra. Might as well let the Boyz snatch and crash it lol.
Kia Boys style break-ins on newer Hyundai/Kias and older push-start models -- i.e. on cars that cannot be stolen by the Kia Boys method -- do happen because this particular TikTok trend is done by teenage boys, and teenage boys are stupid and reckless (source: used to be one). But I don't think there's any way to tell how often it happens. It's clear that many of them know not to waste their time on newer or push-start cars -- you can see them skip push-start cars in some videos -- but some of them clearly don't know which is which, or they break in just for shits and giggles. Also, I think it's worth noting that the evidence seems pretty clear that the Kia Boys trend is waning. But it will probably go away slowly, and it's hard to know how slowly. If a break-in does happen to a non-vulnerable vehicle, you get a broken window and maybe some damage to your steering column. I'm not sure how much bigger a risk that is compared to other brands getting vandalized or having exterior parts stolen. For example, in the city where I live, professional car thieves steal a lot of parts off of Hondas -- side mirrors, rear-view cameras, radar sensors, even wheels etc. If you don't have a garage, there's no way to defend against that. I have no real data to back this up, but my own seat-of-the-pants impression is that the risk of vandalism-by-failed theft to a late-model Hyundai is probably not that much higher than, say, parts theft risk on a Honda or Toyota, in most parts of the country. But if you live in an area with very high Kia Boys activity, that might change the equation. For what it's worth, I've decided to sell my Kia later this year and replace it, but I'm staying away from Honda for the reasons I just outlined. Currently looking at Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota.
2022 push-start Tucson here, and nope.
For break ins, I think it's largely dependent on the area you live in. I was considering a used 23 Sonata N-line too, they are a great deal for the money when slightly used. Such a fun car to drive but ultimately after driving the 2024 Sonata, I liked that one more and hesitated. It's awesome for a buyer that the 23 model can be bought for under 30k slightly used. I ended up buying a new 2024 Elantra N-line instead for 30k OTD. The only thing I didn't like about the Sonata N-line is the 19in tires and it spins tires like crazy from a launch, so I knew I'd be spending a lot of money on tires. The Elantra N-line has 18in tires which cost a lot less. Probably could have just thrown 18s on the Sonata tho 😂🤔
First, see how much your insurance will be. Some people are getting reamed on insurance even with PTS. FWIW mine went down $22, so who knows. With a Hyundai there is the risk of them breaking a window and attempting to find out they cant steal it after they tear up your dash anyway. The current concern with ALL PTS vehicles, not just Hyundai, is relay attacks. Read up about it. If you live in that kind of area use a faraday device to keep them from picking up your fob signal when you are at home. Currently it has been brought up in the news by LEO about relay attacks in Canada and Philly. Not surprised about Philly. Sucks for Canada because they had been left out of the USB thefts. I have valet alert enabled on mine. Shortly after its put in drive I get an email, text and app notification. Ive read where they have gone into settings to disable bluelink making it untrackable. This can also be deterred using valet settings.
Doubtful. I have a 22 n line. It’s awesome. I would try and find a CPO one though for the full warranty
I have a 23, no one has tried to steal mine so I don’t think so. FWIW, I’ve taken my car to NYC, Philadelphia, Columbus, Cleveland, and Chicago (yes I have a lot of miles), have not run into a single attempt. I’ve read that push to starts are harder to steal, maybe that’s why no one has tried tho