The alarming trend persists despite efforts by Hyundai to collaborate with TikTok and other platforms to remove the videos. As new videos emerge, fresh waves of thefts continue, highlighting the impact of dangerous content that captivates teenagers looking for viral fame. This rise in car thefts, known as performance crime, has led to an increase in arrests and charges against juveniles in several cities. However, experts cautioned that the involvement of teenagers in these thefts, not limited to Kia and Hyundai vehicles, may be overrepresented due to their lack of experience in criminal activities, making them more prone to getting caught. In response to the rise in thefts, 17 state attorneys general have called for mandatory recalls of the affected vehicles, arguing that the voluntary software fixes offered by the automakers are insufficient. Furthermore, multiple cities, including Baltimore, Milwaukee and New York, have either filed or announced plans to join legal actions against Hyundai and Kia.