![]() ![]() ![]() Because of this, people can break in and bypass the ignition.Īccording to Hyundai, all of the company's vehicles produced since November 2021 have an engine immobilizer. ![]() The Highway Loss Data Institute said the vehicles are easier for car thieves to steal because they don't have electronic immobilizers to prevent thieves from taking them. Mostly Kia cars newer than 2011 and Hyundai cars newer than 2015 have been impacted. Police also believe the rise in thefts among Hyundais and Kias is partially due to a social media trend where users demonstrate how to start the cars without using keys. The software upgrade comes after Progressive and State Farm stopped issuing new policies for some Hyundai and Kia vehicles from coverage due to a rise in thefts. Kia said it will also continue to give impacted customers free steering wheel locks through law enforcement agencies. Kia has also promised some customers enhanced security software that should be available over the next few months, the company said in a statement Tuesday. Recall: Nearly 60,000 car seats recalled over failing seat anchors: Safety 1st, Maxi-Cosi models impacted Why are companies offering these upgrades? Insurance: Is my car still insured? What we know about State Farm, Progressive dropping some Hyundai, Kia carsĬars: Car incentives are creeping back as inventory increases. Customers have to use the key fob to unlock their vehicles and deactivate the ignition kill feature, Hyundai said. ![]()
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