Ignition Anti-theft Immobilizer/proximity Key/sender Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Anti theft system does not have standard engine immobilization, highly theft rate, owner at risk of danger while using vehicle if car jacked which is a high possibility since the kia boys posted how to steal this particular vehicle. Hyundai will upgrade the anti-theft system but will not allow you a free fob for activation of new anti theft system if the car was purchased used with no fob, thus preventing driver from the service campaign recently sent to particular owners/lessees. This is a safety issues as it has been broadcasted via social media to target drivers with these vehicles for car jacking.

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On February 17, 2023, my vehicle was broken into and damaged because thieves tried to highjack the car using a now common method of the end of a usb cable in the ignition. The passenger rear window, the steering column, and the key ignition were all damaged, and I had my vehicle towed to a Hyundai dealership. Nearly all 2011-2021 kia and Hyundai vehicles are made easy to operate without a key, to steal, and to vandalize. This security vulnerability has resulted in kia and Hyundai owners paying for repairs (even with insurance, owners need to pay the deductible) and higher insurance premiums. Hyundai and kia did not disclose this defect, which is a material fact, and a fact that a reasonable person would rely on when purchasing a vehicle, consequently making these vehicles easy to steal, unsafe, and worth less than they should be. The service writer at the dealership informed me that it could take 30-45 days to get the parts since this type of vandalism has increased significantly over the last six months. It has become well-known that these thefts are due to security flaws (failure to implement standard security measures and install anti-theft devices) in kia and Hyundai vehicles, leaving them notably susceptible to theft. Kia and Hyundai owners, including myself, are left with limited time use of rental cars during repairs, oftentimes because of the delay in the delivery of parts. This situation also leaves kia and Hyundai owners with higher insurance rates (or being simply denied of obtaining insurance) because of these vehicles.

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