Kia America announced today it unveiling additional security measure support customers response criminals methods theft popularized social media steal attempt steal vehicle models. new hardware modification—an ignition cylinder protector—is designed the vehicles are eligible the security software upgrade Kia .
Hey there! I'm '23 Forte GT2 owner the push button start of Congrats your New-Used Car *Seen Comments*)! Now, I'd to answer question your protection theft (PATS- Passive Anti Theft System). vehicle indeed equipped a Smart Key PATS. should've a Security Light.
August 9, 2023 . Dear Kia Forte Vehicle Owner: may aware media reports risky social media "challenges" encouraging young people break-in steal Kia vehicles. challenges target Kia vehicles equipped a steel key "turn-to-start" ignition system.
As result the influx thefts, Kia master technician showed FOX5 new software upgrade the auto manufacturer expects help thwart thieves getting the vehicles.
Kia Anti-Theft; ANTI-THEFT SUPPORT ACTIONS Kia, security Kia vehicles a top priority. . Additionally, May 18, 2023, Kia announced a settlement been reached consumer class action litigation related vehicle thefts. will affected consumers (certain Class Members) receive payments & benefits .
News station 4WWL-TV Orleans reported Feb 3 Kia begun informing owners cars high risk theft the availability a no-cost anti-theft software update. Kia told station it have new software be widely for affected vehicles mid-2023.
As Hyundai did, Kia has announced anti-theft hardware update. upgrade free owners affected vehicles Kia dealerships nationwide. . 2011-16 Forte, Sportage;
Nearly year after Kia America released theft deterrent software the millions Hyundai Elantras, Sonatas, Venues lacked immobilizer . 2016 Forte. 2010 - 2022 Soul. 2011 .
