Software Upgrade Cuts Hyundai, Kia Theft Rates by 53%
Despite the reduction, theft claim frequency for Hyundais and Kias are still elevated compared to other brands.
A software upgrade designed to enhance security in Hyundai and Kia vehicles led to a 53% reduction in theft claims, according to new research from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). The upgrade, rolled out in February 2023, only allows vehicles to start if the owner’s key or an identical duplicate is present, effectively reducing the surge of thefts that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The upgrade has been installed in 30% of eligible Hyundai vehicles and 28% of eligible Kia vehicles as of December 2023. Research indicates the frequency of whole vehicle thefts dropped by an even larger margin of 64% among vehicles that received the upgrade.
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