Free Steering Wheel Locks Now Available At DC Police Stations for kia + hyundaI owners
The Advoc8te picked up her new lock from MPD over the weekend.
The Advoc8te is so glad that the DC government heard her call to inform and empower owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles! Knowledge is power, so I ask everyone to please share the following alerts. You can also share my handy guide on how to keep your vehicle safe from car thieves based on my own experience. I wish I had this information and resources before my Kia was stolen. For more anti-theft tips and devices, check out this interview I did with NBC4 Washington.
If you own a 2011-2021 Kia or Hyundai, your vehicle may be at risk of being stolen. Any Hyundai or Kia vehicle that operates with a metal or steel key is impacted by a system flaw that thieves are targeting. Any Hyundai or Kia vehicle that is a push-to-start, is not at risk. To avoid becoming a victim of auto theft, the Metropolitan Police Department encourages you to consider the following safety tips:
Never leave your engine running or leave your vehicle unattended.
Lock your car and take your keys with you.
Park in a well-lit area or parking garage.
Remove USB cables from vehicles while not in use.
Consider purchasing a wheel lock or anti-theft device.
Contact your dealership for potential software updates or recall notices.
Software Update Now Available from Kia and Hyundai
Hyundai and Kia are now providing a free of charge software update to owners of affected models. Owners of these vehicles to contact Hyundai (toll-free at 800-633-5151), Kia (toll-free at 800-333-4542), or their local Hyundai/Kia dealership for information on the free update.
Free Steering Wheel Lock Program for Impacted Models
MPD has partnered with Kia and Hyundai to provide a limited number of FREE steering wheel locks to DC residents if they have a vehicle impacted by the TikTok challenge.
Residents who qualify for the steering wheel lock must have proof of the below:
A 2011-2021 Hyundai or Kia Vehicle
A steel key ignition (keyless entry/push-to-start vehicles are not impacted)
Proof of DC registration
A District ID
Starting this February 24 residents with impacted Kia and Hyundai vehicles can pick up a steering wheel-lock by visiting any of the MPD district stations:
First District: 101 M Street, SW (Currently in stock)
Second District: 3320 Idaho Avenue, NW (Currently in stock)
Third District: 1620 V Street, NW (Currently in stock)
Fourth District: 6001 Georgia Avenue, NW (Currently in stock)
Fifth District: 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE (Currently in stock)
Sixth District: 5002 Hayes Street, NE (Currently in stock)
Seventh District: 2455 Alabama Ave., SE (Currently in stock)
The steering wheel-locks will be given to qualified residents on a first-come, first-served basis.