Theft?

[ronniebell]

This article today in USA Today says thefts of Kia and Hyundai models NEWER than 2011 are on the rise and has suggestions on how to lessen this possibility. Does it apply to our 2020-2022 Tellurides? Your thoughts?

Police warn of rise in car thefts in Kia, Hyundai models caused by possible design flaw

 

[3Rivers]

This article today in USA Today says thefts of Kia and Hyundai models older than 2011 are on the rise

It actually says Kias NEWER than 2011 and Hyundais newer than 2015. That means it could possibly apply to Tellurides.

 

[bruesjoh04]

This article today in USA Today says thefts of Kia and Hyundai models older than 2011 are on the rise and has suggestions on how to lessen this possibility. Does it apply to our 2020-2022 Tellurides? Your thoughts?

Police warn of rise in car thefts in Kia, Hyundai models caused by possible design flaw

This keeps coming up. It doesn’t apply to any Telluride… every single Telluride has a smart key with push button start and an immobilizer.

This exploit involves cars with key ignitions that also don’t have immobilizers. The thief can strip off the area surrounding the key cylinder and use any stick-like object to start the car.

In response to this vulnerability, Kia and Hyundai added immobilizers to all of their cars that still have key ignitions for 2022. But again, no Telluride is affected because no Telluride has a key ignition.

Really, my main concern in problem areas would be of idiots who just see a Kia and break in, only to find it’s not so easy. Most of these dimwits who find out about stuff like this on social media and think they’ll try it for themselves probably don’t know which individual models and trims are or aren’t vulnerable.

 

[ronniebell]

It actually says Kias NEWER than 2011 and Hyundais newer than 2015. That means it could possibly apply to Tellurides.

Thanks for noticing this. Good eye. I'll edit it in my. original post.

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[ronniebell]

This keeps coming up. It doesn’t apply to any Telluride… every single Telluride has a smart key with push button start and an immobilizer.

This exploit involves cars with key ignitions that also don’t have immobilizers. The thief can strip off the area surrounding the key cylinder and use any stick-like object to start the car.

In response to this vulnerability, Kia and Hyundai added immobilizers to all of their cars that still have key ignitions for 2022. But again, no Telluride is affected because no Telluride has a key ignition.

Really, my main concern in problem areas would be of idiots who just see a Kia and break in, only to find it’s not so easy. Most of these dimwits who find out about stuff like this on social media and think they’ll try it for themselves probably don’t know which individual models and trims are or aren’t vulnerable.

Thank you bruesjoh04. This is helpful info. I can rest assured that if I take basic precautions (lock doors, don't leave valuables out in sight, etc.) it should be safe.

 

[Tellmeride]

You can never be safe, if they want to pry open your fuel door and siphon your gas, that's what they will do. If they want to jack up your car and saw off your cat converter, that's what they will do. It they want to outright load your car onto a flatbed, that's what they will do.

 

[ronniebell]

You can never be safe, if they want to pry open your fuel door and siphon your gas, that's what they will do. If they want to jack up your car and saw off your cat converter, that's what they will do. It they want to outright load your car onto a flatbed, that's what they will do.

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It sounds like you have had some bad experiences in this context. Fortunately, I've never had any of my cars, and I've owned many cars for most of 49 years since I was 16 years old, stolen or vandalized.

 

[beato1]

These kind of unfortunate occurrences mostly happen in bad neighborhoods. However, people who do not take it seriously (leaving valuables inside, leaving the doors unlocked) and think it will not happen to them also increase their chances of break-ins in good neighborhoods. I would not even leave the key in the ignition (in my old cars) while filling up gas for fear of carjacking. Of course, I also choose carefully where and when I get my gas (night time is known to increase such crimes--sometimes even in nice neighborhoods). But even now, I see people leave their engines running while filling up gas (like tempting the devil)--smart keys and immobilizers notwithstanding. I understand people are busy and can get distracted but this is when an ounce of prevention is more than a pound of cure. Do not give them an open invitation--know where you park, always lock your doors, and do not leave valuables inside your car. Thanks.

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[veloduffer]

Professional thieves can steal any car - they know the weaknesses and can overcome any theft deterrent, which is predominantly aimed at the "opportunity" type of thief. Most pros target luxury cars to send overseas - Tellys don't really fit into that category. More likely to steal a Genesis (in the Hyundai/Kia family), German (Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Audi) or Italian (Lamborghini, Maserati, Bugatti, etc). As noted above, don't keep items in your car or your key fob accessible (in some affluent neighborhoods, folks leave their fobs in the car and unlocked - lazy).

 

[ronniebell]

Professional thieves can steal any car - they know the weaknesses and can overcome any theft deterrent, which is predominantly aimed at the "opportunity" type of thief. Most pros target luxury cars to send overseas - Tellys don't really fit into that category. More likely to steal a Genesis (in the Hyundai/Kia family), German (Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Audi) or Italian (Lamborghini, Maserati, Bugatti, etc). As noted above, don't keep items in your car or your key fob accessible (in some affluent neighborhoods, folks leave their fobs in the car and unlocked - lazy).

That’s interesting, but I thought Toyota and Honda cars (Camry, Accord, Civic, Corolla) were the most likely to be stolen. Check out this link. I don't see any of the ones you mention above.