I just saw in the news that the Kia Sportage NQ5 has ascended to the position of the second most stolen vehicle, behind the Toyota RAV4, exhibiting a significant increase this year. Is anybody aware of any vulnerabilities related to theft? I contacted Kia Netherlands via email about this matter and got the below response:
Dear XX,
We appreciate your contact with Kia Netherlands. We regret to learn about your concerns regarding the safety of your Kia Sportage.
Kia Netherlands acknowledges recent complaints about the thefts of the Kia Sportage and has sent this information to the manufacturer. Your Kia Sportage has been approved for use on European roads and complied with all necessary safety regulations throughout its development. Nonetheless, criminal techniques may develop with time, enabling the evasion of security protocols, which seems to be the situation in this instance.
To enhance the security of your Kia with a dual immobiliser and supplementary authentication, you may contemplate the installation of an SCM Class 3 alarm system. This may be purchased via our online store: Kia | The official webshop of Kia Netherlands | The official website of Kia Netherlands
I hope this information meets your needs.