The Chattanooga Police Department urges vehicle owners to contact their dealership to confirm that their vehicle has received the latest security system update

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department announced that the security flaw affecting certain 2015-2021 KIA and Hyundai models has been fully addressed.

Vehicle owners are urged to contact their dealerships to ensure their vehicles have received the latest security system update.

Despite the fix, thieves continue to target KIA and Hyundai vehicles, including those with updated security systems and visible stickers indicating the upgrade.

The criminals seem unaware that the issue has been resolved, so if you own one of the affected models, it’s essential to stay vigilant about your vehicle’s safety.

The affected models include:

– 2015-2021 Hyundai Accent (all body styles)

– 2015-2021 Hyundai Elantra (two-door and four-door)

– 2015-2021 Hyundai Kona

– 2015-2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

– 2015-2021 Hyundai Tucson

– 2015-2018 Hyundai Veloster

– 2015-2021 Kia Forte

– 2015-2021 Kia Optima

– 2015-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid

– 2015-2021 Kia Rio (all body styles)

– 2015-2021 Kia Sedona

– 2015-2016 Kia Sorento

– 2015-2021 Kia Soul

– 2015-2021 Kia Sportage

Vehicle owners should remain cautious and take additional measures to safeguard their vehicles against potential theft.