Free security upgrades for Hyundai vehicles available in Minneapolis next week

Ashley Halbach KSTP

FILE - The Hyundai logo shines off the grille of an unsold vehicle at a Hyundai dealership Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Littleton, Colo. Hyundai is recalling more than 215,000 midsize cars in the U.S., Wednesday, May 11, 2022, most for a second time _ because fuel hoses can leak in the engine compartment and cause fires. The recall covers certain 2013 and 2014 Sonata sedans, many of which were recalled for the same problem in 2020. AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Technicians from Hyundai, with help from the Minneapolis Police Department, will be offering free security upgrades next week for vehicles with an issue that makes them easy to steal.

The event will be taking place in Minneapolis at the parking of the former Kmart on Lake Street. It will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and no appointment is needed.

Police say drivers should come to the Blaisdell Avenue South side of the parking lot where they will encounter a greeter who will take the driver’s vehicle information.

Heated tents with seats, as well as bathroom facilities, will be provided for drivers while their cars are getting the security upgrade done.

The entire process is expected to take about 30 minutes, MPD said in a news release.

Any Hyundai vehicles that are not eligible for the security upgrade will be given a free anti-theft steering wheel lock.

The following Hyundai models are eligible for the free security upgrade:

Accent: 2018-2022
Elantra: 2011-2022
Elantra GT: 2013-2022
Genesis Coupe: 2013-2014
Kona: 2018-2022
Palisade: 2020-2021
Santa Fe: 2013-2022
Santa Fe XL: 2019
Sonata: 2011-2019
Tucson: 2011-2022
Veloster: 2012-2017, 2019-2021
Venue: 2020-2021