In response to the increasing number of incidents of motor vehicle theft in the Kansas City Metropolitan area involving certain vehicle makes and models, Kia and Hyundai are providing free of charge steering wheel locks for the following listed years and models of vehicles:
2018-2022 Accent
2011-2021 Forte
2011-2022 Elantra
2021-2022 K5
2013-2020 Elantra GT
2011-2020 Optima
2013-2014 Genesis Coupe
2011-2021 Rio
2018-2022 Kona
2011-2021 Sedona
2020-2021 Palisade
2021-2022 Seltos
2013-2022 Santa Fe
2010-2022 Soul
2013-2018 Santa Fe Sport
2011-2022 Sorento
2019 Santa Fe XL
2011-2022 Sportage
2011-2019 Sonata
2011-2022 Tucson
2018-2021 Veloster
2020-2021 Venue
Vehicles with key fob or push-button systems are not eligible to receive a steering wheel lock. The Platte County Sheriff’s Office has obtained from Kia and Hyundai a supply of the steering wheel locks and are making them available to Platte County residents who own qualifying vehicles. If you do own a vehicle(s) that qualifies for this program, you may obtain a free steering wheel lock from the Platte County Sheriff?s Office located at 415 3rd Street in Platte City. You must be a resident of Platte County, present a valid identification card and proof of ownership of a qualifying vehicle to obtain a free steering wheel lock. The steering wheel locks will be available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
“While the steering wheel lock is an effective tool to limit vehicle theft, residents should also remember to lock their vehicles, and not leave any items of value in plain sight,” said Sheriff Mark Owen.
Steering wheel locks are also available for Parkville residents at the Parkville Police Department (8880 Clark Ave. Parkville), and for Kansas City residents from any KCPD Division Station or the Community Engagement Division.