Hyundai and Kia Software Upgrades Reduce Theft Rates by Over 50%

New research shows significant drops in theft claims for upgraded vehicles, though challenges remain.

Highway Loss Data Institute reports a 53% reduction in theft claims for vehicles with the new software.
Whole vehicle thefts decreased by 64% after the software update was installed.
Approximately 60% of eligible Hyundai and Kia models have received the upgrade.
The software requires the vehicle to be locked with a key fob to be effective, which may limit its impact.
Thefts and vandalism remain issues as some vehicles are still without the update.