Hyundai wants Ioniq 5 owners to pay to fix a keyless entry security hole
Hyundai is offering a paid security upgrade for its Ioniq 5 model in the UK to address a keyless entry vulnerability. The flaw allows thieves to use a handheld device resembling a Game Boy to unlock and start the car without a key. Hyundai is asking Ioniq 5 owners to pay £49 ($65) for the upgrade, which includes software and hardware improvements to prevent this type of attack. The vulnerability has been exploited to steal various Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models in the UK and elsewhere. Hyundai's decision to charge customers for the fix has raised questions, as the carmaker offers a five-year warranty on its vehicles. Hyundai has not yet announced a similar upgrade for Ioniq 5 owners in the US.
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