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by ddod 1170 days ago
This is a low quality article that would lead people to believe incorrect information. The headline is incorrect, as they won't be "fixing" the problem.

The latest news that I believe accompanied the statement quoted is that they are giving out (or reimbursing) steering wheel locks (as in "The Club") to some customers,[0]. Steering wheel locks are very frustrating to use and easily defeated.

They're also not adding immobilizers but rather connecting the fob buttons to the engine via software:[1]

> 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”

This software update will require a service visit and isn't yet available for most affected vehicles.

And to put things in perspective:

> 96 percent of vehicles had engine immobilizers as standard equipment in 2015, the feature was standard on only 26 percent of Hyundai and Kia models [up through 2021].

[0] https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/hyundai-offe... [1] https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/14/23599300/hyundai-kia-car-...