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Hyundai has also been accused of selling customer's telemetry data to third-party [[Verisk]] which then performed risk assessments and generated reports that insurance companies purchased for drivers. | Hyundai has also been accused of selling customer's telemetry data to third-party [[Verisk]] which then performed risk assessments and generated reports that insurance companies purchased for drivers. | ||
== Consumer Protection and Right to Repair == | ==Consumer Protection and Right to Repair== | ||
Hyundai customers were quoted $56,000 CAD<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEXieo06ta8 $60,000 to replace battery // 2nd IONIQ 5 case confirms battery price!]</ref> for a new battery pack plus labor cost. This figure has sparked controversy, as it effectively makes replacement economically unfeasible. | Hyundai customers were quoted $56,000 CAD<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEXieo06ta8 $60,000 to replace battery // 2nd IONIQ 5 case confirms battery price!]</ref> for a new battery pack plus labor cost. This figure has sparked controversy, as it effectively makes replacement economically unfeasible. | ||
Hyundai tried to blame the misquote on one "independent" dealer, despite the fact that multiple sources have confirmed identical pricing across authorized dealerships.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unPVf0sqAKI Hyundai, Why Does an Ioniq Battery Cost $60,000?]</ref> | Hyundai tried to blame the misquote on one "independent" dealer, despite the fact that multiple sources have confirmed identical pricing across authorized dealerships.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unPVf0sqAKI Hyundai, Why Does an Ioniq Battery Cost $60,000?]</ref> | ||
In August 2025, a flaw was discovered in the security of Hyundai's wireless communications protocol which allows hackers with a "Game Boy-style" device to access the Ioniq 5 and gain physical access to the vehicle without the owner's consent. Hyundai is offering to fix this flaw in their production software for customers who pay a £49 charge.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warren |first=Tom |date=2025-08-13 |title=Hyundai wants Ioniq 5 owners to pay to fix a keyless entry security hole |url=https://www.theverge.com/news/757205/hyundai-ioniq-5-security-upgrade-fix-game-boy-device-attacks?utm_source=tldrinfosec |url-status=live |website=The Verge}}</ref> | |||
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[[Category:Hyundai]] | [[Category:Hyundai]] | ||