Hyundai
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Legal Structure | Public |
| Industry | Automotive Manufacturing |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://hyundai.com/ |
Hyundai Motor Company, commonly referred to as Hyundai, is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul. Founded in 1967 by Chung Ju-yung, Hyundai is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, producing a wide range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles.
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.[1][2][3]
Consumer protection and right to repair
[edit | edit source]Hyundai customers were quoted $56,000 CAD[4] 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.[5]
Incidents
[edit | edit source]Keyless entry exploit (2025)
[edit | edit source]- Main article: Hyundai keyless entry exploit
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.[6]
Ioniq 5 N brake pad repair restrictions
[edit | edit source]- Main article: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N brake pad repair restrictions
Ioniq 5 N cars from Hyundai do not appear to allow for DIY brake pad replacement, due to Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system software restrictions, as discovered by a Reddit user.[7] The story was picked up by specialist car media as an example of the ongoing issues with automotive right to repair. As of 17 November 2025, reporting has only brought attention to the case and provided commentary, without independent verification beyond the original Reddit post.[8][9][10][11]
Hyundai has responded to coverage, stating that they are "actively exploring ways to make routine maintenance easier for all customers while upholding safety standards."[8]
See also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Edwards, Jesse (2024-08-05). "Hyundai class action alleges company sells driver data to broker". Top Class Actions. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Anderson, Brad (2024-08-08). "Hyundai And Kia Are Selling Your Driving Data To Insurers, Lawsuit Claims". Car Scoops. Archived from the original on 24 Jul 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Hyundai Motor America Selects Verisk For Usage-Based Insurance". PR Newswire. 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ $60,000 to replace battery // 2nd IONIQ 5 case confirms battery price! (Archived)
- ↑ Hyundai, Why Does an Ioniq Battery Cost $60,000? (Archived)
- ↑ Warren, Tom (2025-08-13). "Hyundai wants Ioniq 5 owners to pay to fix a keyless entry security hole". The Verge. Archived from the original on 24 Aug 2025.
- ↑ u/SoultronicPear (2025-10-30). "Hyundai declares WAR on Right to Repair". Reddit. Archived from the original on 5 Apr 2026. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Collins, Andrew P. (2025-11-13). "Replacing Brake Pads on a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Requires a Professional Mechanic's Login". The Drive. Archived from the original on 9 Jan 2026. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Rivers, Stephen (2025-11-09). "Apparently You Need Hyundai's Permission To Change Your Own Brakes". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 13 Nov 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Marion, Leroy (2025-11-11). "Hyundai Is Now Locking DIY Owners Out of Their Own Brake Repairs". Autoblog. Archived from the original on 11 Nov 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ "Apparently Changing Your Own Brakes Is Off-Limits If You Drive a Hyundai EV". The News Wheel. 2025-11-10. Archived from the original on 27 Dec 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-17.