Two No-Cost Anti-Theft Solutions

All Hyundai vehicles produced since November 2021 are equipped with an engine immobilizer as standard equipment.

Software Upgrade

Available for eligible Hyundai vehicles with turn-key ignition systems. The software modifies certain vehicle control modules so that locking the vehicle with the key fob activates the factory alarm and ignition-disabling feature. Customers must use the key fob to unlock the vehicle and deactivate the feature.

Schedule your software upgrade

Zinc Ignition Cylinder Protector

A dealer-installed metal protector that reinforces the ignition cylinder and helps prevent its removal through the theft method popularized on social media. It is available at no cost for eligible vehicles.

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Actions Taken

  • 1 Made engine immobilizers standard on all vehicles produced as of November 2021.
  • 2 Developed a software upgrade to equip these vehicles with an “ignition kill” feature designed to prevent the popularized method of theft.
  • 3 Rolled out the free anti-theft software upgrade to all of the nearly 4 million vehicles involved.
  • 4 Initiated a program to reimburse affected customers for their purchase of steering wheel locks.
  • 5 Established a program to provide free steering wheel locks to law enforcement agencies across the country for distribution to local residents who own or lease affected vehicles.
  • 6 Introduced the zinc ignition cylinder protector ("zinc sleeve") program for vehicles that could not initially accommodate the software upgrade, and later expanded eligibility through the AG agreement.
  • 7 Hosted national and regional mobile service clinics across the country to accelerate installation of anti-theft software and ignition cylinder protectors.
  • 8 Conducted national and regional law-enforcement outreach events and partnered with police agencies, auto theft investigators, IAATI affiliates, and public safety organizations to promote anti-theft solutions and customer education.
  • 9 Created dedicated customer resources, including HyundaiAntiTheft.com, a toll-free customer hotline, VIN eligibility tools, and awareness campaigns to help customers determine eligibility and schedule service.
  • 10 Established compensation and reimbursement programs for eligible customers affected by theft-related losses, including later settlement and AG-related compensation funds.
  • 11 Conducted direct owner outreach campaigns to notify eligible owners and encourage scheduling of anti-theft remedies.