Hyundai launches software update to fix some of 4 million vehicles at risk of theft

We heard that an anti-theft software fix was coming for certain Hyundai vehicles, and now it’s officially here. Starting today, three Hyundai models will be eligible for free software upgrades that will prevent the vehicles from being stolen via the method popularized online.

The three models include the 2017-2020 Elantra, 2015-2019 Sonata and 2020-2021 Venue. This update is being introduced as a “service campaign” for all eligible models and will require a trip to the dealership. Hyundai dealers will install a software update to the vehicles that takes “less than one hour” to complete. Once the updated software is installed, all vehicles will get a new window decal to alert thieves that the vehicle has the upgraded anti-theft technology installed.