Pennsauken Police Dept. Warns Residents About Thefts & Attempted thefts of Kia's and Hyundai's
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
PENNSAUKEN, NJ (June 21, 2023)(CNBNews)--The Pennsauken Police Department has warned residents about an increase in attempted auto thefts and actual thefts in recent weeks. They especially want the owners of Kia's and Hyundai's to know that thieves are targeting their vehicles.
The following statement is from the Pennsauken Police Department.
Over the last ten days, Pennsauken Police have been called to investigate several attempted motor vehicle thefts and actual thefts of vehicles. These incidents have involved Kia and Hyundai vehicles. There is a well-documented challenge on TikTok that shows how to steal these types of vehicles using only a USB. We believe that this has now reached our town. Similar incidents have occurred throughout Camden County, this state and the country over the past several months. We remind all residents to secure your vehicle and valuables while it is parked.
Kia dealerships recommend that owners make an appointment to have their vehicle security software updated, at no cost. The following models are covered under the security upgrade offer:
- 2011-2022 Sportage
- 2011-2020 Optima
- 2011-2022 Sorento
- 2011-2021 Forte
- 2020-2022 Soul
- 2012-2021 Rio
- 2011-2021 Sedona
- 2021-2022 Seltos
- 2021-2022 K5
Hyundai owners can visit the below website and enter their VIN to see if their vehicle qualifies for an anti-theft security software upgrade: Hyundai – Anti-Theft Software Upgrade (hyundaiantitheft.com)
These are the Hyundai models that qualify:
- 2018-2022 Accent
- 2011-2022 Elantra
- 2013-2020 Elantra GT
- 2013-2014 Genesis Coupe
- 2018-2022 Kona
- 2020-2021 Palisade
- 2013-2022 Santa Fe
- 2013-2018 Santa Fe Sport
- 2019 Santa Fe XL
- 2011-2019 Sonata
- 2011-2022 Tucson
- 2018-2021 Veloster
- 2020-2021 Venue
Alert sent on 06/21/2023 at 1:15PM EDT