March 23, 7 p.m. - Due to high winds on Saturday, the security upgrade event had to stop early due to safety concerns.
Organizers said despite closing up shop early, they still serviced 478 vehicles today. That brings the two-day total to 1,186 vehicles serviced.
Las Vegas police said they will extend their hours on Sunday to help more motorists.
Eligible Hyundai drivers can stop by Metro headquarters, located at 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the software update and receive a free steering wheel lock.
March 23, 1 p.m. - The clinic is temporarily suspended due to high winds.
UPDATE: The Las Vegas anti-theft mobile clinic is temporarily suspended due to increasing winds in the area.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) March 23, 2024
There is a possibility that the clinic may resume operations later today.
Please continue to visit https://t.co/g86lc9k7Ev for the latest updates. pic.twitter.com/J2AXW9hFPA
March 23, 11 a.m. - Las Vegas police said on Friday, they broke the record for the amount of vehicles that received security upgrades in one day. They updated systems in 708 vehicles. There are still about 21,000 eligible vehicles that can receive the free updates, according to LVMPD.
Police are also giving away free steering wheel locks.
LOW WAIT TIMES: as of 11:00 am, 300 vehicles have been serviced making the two-day total 1,000 Hyundai vehicles upgraded with the newest security available.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) March 23, 2024
Now would be a great time to come by the clinic for the software update and a FREE steering wheel lock! 🔒 pic.twitter.com/CwaDwjUPlr
March 18 - Hyundai owners worried about keeping their vehicles safe have a new tool at their disposal thanks to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 22, Hyundai Motor America is providing free anti-theft software installation at LVMPD on S. Martin L. King Boulevard.
IMPORTANT: SECURE YOUR CAR!
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) March 18, 2024
In response to persistent thefts targeting certain Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices, Hyundai Motor America is providing a free installation of anti-theft software this weekend!https://t.co/cTIqmTveRC pic.twitter.com/e5o2Mqwo4T
Mobile service technicians will be on site to install and complete the software upgrade, which should take roughly 30 minutes. No appointment is necessary.
The clinic will be held from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
All owners of impacted Hyundai vehicles are encouraged to attend, which include:
- 2018-2022 Accent
- 2011-2022 Elantra
- 2013-2020 Elantra GT
- 2013-2014 Genesis Coupe
- 2018-2022 Kona
- 2020-2021 Palisade
- 2013-2022 Santa Fe
- 2013-2018 Santa Fe Sport
- 2019 Santa Fe XL
- 2011-2019 Sonata
- 2011-2022 Tucson
- 2012-2017 & 2019-2021 Veloster
- 2020-2021 Venue
In the United States, the number of Kia and Hyundai vehicles being stolen continues to spike after a security flaw was exposed on social media over a year ago.
Here in the valley, thefts have increased nearly 40% in the last year. Those thefts are also making it more challenging for Kia and Hyundai owners to get insurance. Both State Farm and Allstate insurance previously told Channel 13 they've add to make adjustments to policies due to the issue.
