NHTSA Complaint #11499739 — 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11499739
Vehicle	2016 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 21, 2022
Date Filed	January 2, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The vehicle is able to be started without a key by using a usb cable. This makes the vehicle extremely vulnerable to theft. Because of this issue vehicles incur other damages due to theft such as broken windows and possibly bodily injury due to theft. They are able to remove the steering column cover, unplug the ignition switch and using a usb cable as an object to turn the ignition. Because the switch appears to be plug and play it makes it easy to steal cause Hyundai car owners unnecessary dollars for repairs. https://youtu.be/fbTrLyqL_nw This is the link showing what they do. It’s not just Kia vehicles. My vehicle was stolen the same way.

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