> "The thefts are reportedly easy to pull off because many 2015-2019 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack electronic immobilizers that prevent thieves from simply brea

> "The thefts are reportedly easy to pull off because many 2015-2019 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack electronic immobilizers that prevent thieves from simply breaking in and bypassing the ignition. The feature is standard equipment on nearly all vehicles from the same period made by other manufacturers." It's more than that. It's a combination of a lack of electronic immobilizer and putting the mechanical component behind a piece of plastic. If they really want to save pennies on the immobilizer, they can move the mechanical piece further down the steering column