Hyundai to provide free safety upgrades in Minneapolis.

November 3, 2023 (Minneapolis): On Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, in cooperation with the Minneapolis Police Department, technicians from Hyundai will be on site in the parking lot of the old K-Mart building at 10 W Lake St. to provide free security upgrades for Hyundai vehicles that have been affected by an issue that leaves them vulnerable to theft.

The event will run each day from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Hyundai drivers are asked to arrive in their vehicles on the Blaisdell Ave. S side of the parking lot. A greeter will meet drivers to obtain vehicle information. During the upgrade, drivers can wait in a heated tent with seating and bathroom facilities. Once drivers meet with the greeter, the entire process should take approximately 30 minutes.

This event is open to all Hyundai drivers with affected vehicles. No paperwork or appointment is necessary.

The following models are eligible for the free upgrade:

Accent – 2018-2022

Elantra – 2011-2022

Elantra GT – 2013-2020

Genesis Coupe – 2013 – 2014

Kona – 2018 – 2022

Palisade – 2020 – 2021

Santa Fe – 2013 – 2022

Santa Fe Sport – 2013 – 2018

Santa Fe XL – 2019

Sonata – 2011 – 2019

Tucson – 2011 – 2022

Veloster – 2012 – 2017, 2019 – 2021

Venue – 2020 – 2021

Hyundai vehicles that are ineligible for a security upgrade will receive a free anti-theft steering-wheel lock.