This issue is caused mostly because of policy(in Canada immobilizer is required and this is non-issue). Policy makers failed, which in the end has put massive strain on police departments. Then, laws and judges are failing by not holding people accountable. Throw a book at them. So the word spreads. These kids know they will get a slip on the wrist.

Also, Hyundai could have predicted this but picked saving few bucks per car, which frankly can be a lot of money. Probably not worth the damage to the brand.

I probably wouldn’t purchase another Hyundai, and I have been really happy with our 2019 Santa Fe and even my dealer is very decent and service has been great.