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= 2022 New York Kia Challenge crash = At around 6:45 a.m. on October 23, 2022, six teenagers aged between fourteen and nineteen crashed a stolen Kia Sportage in Buffalo, New York. The crash attracted nationwide media attention due to its perceived links with the Kia Challenge, an online trend that became popular on TikTok.

Background
According to a statement from Kia America, the car was believed to have been stolen late in the night of October 22, 2022.

In 2022, the "Kia Challenge" gained popularity on TikTok, a popular social media platform. The challenge encouraged youths to steal Kia and Hyundai vehicles, with some videos allegedly attempting to teach youths how to steal such vehicles.

Crash
The crash occurred at 6:45 a.m. on October 23, 2022. No other vehicles were involved in the crash except the one stolen Kia Sportage being driven by the children, with the Buffalo Police Department suggesting excessive speeding to be the primary cause of the crash.

Of the six passengers, four were killed, one was badly injured, and the driver, who was originally admitted to hospital, was released into police custody.

Aftermath
On October 27, 2022, Kia America released a statement, in which the company discussed how it was aware of the crash and the larger "Kia Challenge", and that its cars met American Federal Motor Vehicle Standards despite the thefts.