Anti-Theft
Software Upgrade

Find out if your vehicle is eligible

In response to increasing thefts targeting Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices, we are introducing a free anti-theft software upgrade for affected customers.

Find out if your vehicle is eligible Schedule your software upgrade

Find out if your vehicle is eligible

In response to increasing thefts targeting Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices, we are introducing a free anti-theft software upgrade for affected customers.

Find out if your vehicle is eligible Schedule your software upgrade

Service Campaign Rollout Schedule

The anti-theft software upgrade will be launched as a service campaign for a total of almost 4 million vehicles, beginning on February 14 with more than 1 million model year 2017-2020 Elantra, 2015-2019 Sonata and 2020-2021 Venue vehicles.

The software upgrade is scheduled to be available for the remaining eligible affected vehicles by June 2023.

Vehicles Now Eligible

2015-19 Sonatas

2020-21 Venues

2017-20 Elantras

Vehicles Eligible By June

  • 2018-2022 Accent
  • 2011-2016 Elantra
  • 2021-2022 Elantra
  • 2018-2020 Elantra GT
  • 2011-2014 Genesis Coupe
  • 2018-2022 Kona
  • 2020-2021 Palisade
  • 2013-2018 Santa Fe Sport
  • 2013-2022 Santa Fe
  • 2019 Santa Fe XL
  • 2011-2014 Sonata
  • 2011-2022 Tucson
  • 2012-2017, 2019-2021 Veloster

Enter your VIN to See If your Vehicle is Eligible

All Hyundai vehicles produced since November 2021 are equipped with an engine immobilizer as standard equipment. Hyundai is also providing free steering wheel locks to law enforcement agencies for distribution to local residents who own or lease affected models.

All Hyundai vehicles produced since November 2021 are equipped with an engine immobilizer as standard equipment. Hyundai is also providing free steering wheel locks to law enforcement agencies for distribution to local residents who own or lease affected models.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the software upgrade become available?

The technology will be launched as a service campaign for a total of almost 4 million vehicles beginning on February 14, with the upgrade rolling out first to more than 1 million model year 2017-2020 Elantra, 2015-2019 Sonata and 2020-2021 Venue vehicles. Hyundai has prioritized the upgrade’s availability for owners and lessees of our highest selling vehicles and those most targeted by thieves in order for dealers to service them first

How do I receive this software upgrade?

The upgrade can be performed at any Hyundai dealership and takes less than one hour for installation.

How will it work?

The software upgrade modifies certain vehicle control modules on Hyundai vehicles equipped with standard “turn-key-to-start” ignition systems. As a result, locking the doors with the key fob will set the factory alarm and activate an “ignition kill” feature so the vehicle cannot be started when subjected to the popularized theft mode. Customers must use the key fob to unlock their vehicles to deactivate the “ignition kill” feature.

What is an engine immobilizer?

An engine immobilizer is an electronic security device that prevents a vehicle from starting unless the correct key or fob is used.

How can I tell if my Hyundai vehicle has an engine immobilizer?

If your Hyundai vehicle has a push-button start or was produced after November 2021, it has an engine immobilizer. If your vehicle has a standard “turn-key-to-start” ignition system, please input your VIN here to determine if it is eligible for the software upgrade.

What if my vehicle cannot be fitted with the software upgrade?

Some 2011-2022 model year vehicles without engine immobilizers cannot accommodate the software upgrade. For these customers, we are finalizing a program to reimburse them for their purchase of steering wheel locks. We plan to provide these customers with more detail in the very near future.
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