Hyundai is offering two free clinics to install anti-theft software updates in vehicles later this month. The clinics are a response to thefts targeting certain Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignition.
Anti-theft software clinics are scheduled at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Parking Lot E located at Mile High Stadium West Circle in Denver for two days, from 8 am to 6 pm on April 12 and from 8 am to 2 pm on April 12, 14 .
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No registration is required and the clinic is free for Hyundai drivers of 2011-2022 vehicles.
According to Hyundai’s website, The mobile clinic is intended to complement Hyundai’s nationwide dealer network and encourage further installations of Hyundai’s free anti-theft software upgrade for customers who continue to be affected by theft. Specially trained mobile technicians will be on site to install and complete the software upgrade, which should take less than 30 minutes.
“Our customers are our top priority, and we encourage all eligible Hyundai owners and lessees to take advantage of the free software upgrade to protect their vehicle,” David VandeLinde, vice president of aftersales, Hyundai Motor America, said in a statement. “We are committed to ensuring the quality and integrity of our products, all of which are fully compliant with federal anti-theft requirements.”
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More information is available at www.hyundaiantitheft.com, where customers can enter their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to find out if they are eligible for a software upgrade.
Some vehicles from 2011-2022. model years without immobilizers cannot accept software upgrades. For those customers, Hyundai is reimbursing the purchase of steering wheel locks.