List of car models with anti-ownership and anti-privacy practices

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This page details specific car models that either collect and sell user data or lock certain features behind an additional paywall or subscription. It is still actively being added to and is currently very incomplete. Please help by adding specific car models to the page along with the specific years of models that have features locked behind subscriptions or additional charges.

BMW (BMW Group)

Model	Years	Features	Price
3 Series (G20)	2019 - Present	Real time traffic updates Advanced navigation features Consierge services Remote vehicle controls Adaptive cruise control enhancements	Example
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Chevrolet (General Motors)

Model	Years	Features	Price
Silverado 1500	2019 - Present	Automatic crash response Remote start via mobile app Vehicle diagnostics Real-time navigation Stolen vehicle assistance Wi-Fi hotspot Cloud based navigation Voice-to-text functions
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Honda (Honda Motor Co.)

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Models	Years	Function	Issue
Pilot	2025	Honda "Encourages" owners to keep "Data Sharing" enabled.	if data sharing is disabled, the car infotainment screen will display "warning" until sharing is enabled.

Jaguar (Jaguar Land Rover / Tata Motors)

Model	Years	Features	Price
Jaguar	>2018	Stolen vehicle assistance Horn from app SOS emergency assistance Security alarm from app Vehicle finder Unlock & lock from app Automatic collision notification Lights from app Climate stop & start from app Climate control Roadside assistance and dispatch (manual) Charging control (schedule or limit)	My Jaguar InControl subscription expired recently. When I tried to renew via the app/website, it would only let me renew Remote + Secure Tracker, not Remote only as before. That option is £260 per year, which feels steep given I only want the basic remote features (climate, lock/unlock, status, etc.).

for MY26+ Models:

JLR Secure Diagnostics requires a "dealer-authenticated" connection to code or program vehicle modules. Independent repairers must register and authenticate through JLR’s Topix portal to access diagnostic capabilities, making it a legal requirement to use official, secure channels to modify vehicle software. Not confirmed but could be released for pre 2026 models as software update through Pivi Pro SOTA.

Pivi 4.4.1 is now out and it adds “Security Systems“ and “Vehicle Communication Network”, don’t update yet until not confirmed to be safe.

Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes-Benz Group AG)

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Models	Years	Features	Price
E-Class (W213)	2016 - Present	Real time traffic updates Remote start Vehicle tracking Advanced navigation requirements Active lane keeping assist Adaptive cruise control w/ stop and go functionality	Example
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Mitsubishi (Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance)

Model	Years	Features	Price
Outlander	2023	Stolen vehicle assistance Horn from app SOS emergency assistance Security alarm from app Vehicle finder Unlock & lock from app Curfew alert Automatic collision notification Lights from app Climate stop & start from app Geofence alert Climate control Roadside assistance and dispatch (manual or automatic) Factory reset	Safeguard & Remote Package: $228 per year

Nissan (Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance)

The NissanConnect EV app for older Nissan LEAF (pre-May 2019) and e-NV200 (pre-2022) vehicles will officially cease operation on March 30, 2026. This is due to outdated legacy architecture and 2G/3G network shutdowns. Remote features like climate control and charging status will no longer function via the app.

Key Details Regarding Discontinuation:

• Affected Vehicles: Nissan LEAF models produced up to May 2019 and e-NV200 vehicles produced up to 2022.
• Impacted Services: Remote climate control, remote charging, and certain map-related features will stop working.
• Alternative Access: Users can still manage charging and climate control timers directly through the vehicle's onboard infotainment system.
• Alternative Solutions: Third-party solutions like OVMS (Open Vehicle Monitoring System) may be able to restore some functionality for older vehicles.

Tesla (Tesla Inc.)

Model	Years	Features	Cost
Model S	2012 - Present	Full Self Driving (FSD) Satellite-view maps In-car video streaming Live traffic visualization Internet browsing	Monthly subscription at €100: • Over 3 years (36 months): €100 × 36 = €3,600 • Over 5 years (60 months): €100 × 60 = €6,000 One-time purchase: Currently around €7,500 (varies by country and taxes).
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Toyota (Toyota Motor Corp.)

Model	Years	Features	Cost
Toyota Tundra	2022 - Present	Remote start Cloud based navigation Voice assistant integration Wi-Fi hotspot access Real time navigation routing
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References

• What Automakers Offer App Subscriptions and How Much Do They Cost? - Cars.com (Archived)
• Who Owns Which Car Brands? - Consumer Reports^{[citation needed]}
• 5 Vehicles Where Tech Updates Are Free And 5 That Charge Subscription Fees - DAX Street^{[citation needed]}