Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Hyundai Offers Ioniq 5 Security Upgrade to Prevent Theft
Hyundai is now offering a security upgrade for its Ioniq 5 car.
This is because some thieves have been using special devices to unlock and steal cars without a key.
The new upgrade will make it harder for them to do that.
The upgrade costs about £49.
These devices work by using the same wireless signals that the car uses to unlock, which is why the upgrade is needed.
This problem has affected other cars too, like the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60, making them easier to steal.
Hyundai offers a security upgrade for the Ioniq 5 to prevent keyless theft.
The upgrade costs £49 (approximately Rs 5,768).
The Ioniq 5, along with Kia EV6, was vulnerable to theft via portable devices.
These devices can unlock and start cars without a key.
The devices exploit wireless protocols used by Hyundai Motor Group.
- Who
- Hyundai is offering the upgrade to Ioniq 5 owners.
- What
- Hyundai is offering a security upgrade to the Ioniq 5.
- When
- No specific timeframe is mentioned, the offer is current.
- Where
- UK, and potentially other countries.
- Why
- To prevent theft using portable devices that exploit wireless protocols.
- Car Model
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Upgrade Cost
- £49 (approximately Rs 5,768)
- Target
- Keyless theft
- Affected Cars
- Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, and Hyundai Ioniq 5