Hyundai warns of data leak from AutoEver after investigation

Hyundai confirmed a data breach at Hyundai AutoEver, including names, driver's license numbers, and social security numbers. The incident occurred between February 22 and March 2, 2025; the company is sending notification letters and offering two years of credit monitoring.

Hyundai said it is alerting customers to a data breach at Hyundai AutoEver, its IT unit. Car and Driver confirmed that personal data such as names, driver's license numbers, and social security numbers were exposed. After a months-long investigation, the company began sending letters to those affected.

Scope of impact and exposed data

The leak originated from Hyundai AutoEver, according to Forbes. A sample letter Hyundai AutoEver sent to stakeholders states that the data could include names, driver’s license numbers, and social security numbers. Hyundai has not disclosed how many users were affected; AutoEver’s software currently serves about 2.7 million vehicles in North America, but only those affected will receive a notification letter.

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Security incident timeline

According to Forbes, Hyundai AutoEver discovered the leak on March 1, 2025. An internal investigation determined that the problem started on February 22, 2025, and was only fixed on March 2, 2025, meaning the system was compromised for more than a week before being blocked.

Over the next seven months, the company investigated and has now begun sending out warning letters, which say only those affected will be contacted.

Official response and support measures

To address the issue, Hyundai AutoEver has engaged a third-party cybersecurity firm to assist in the investigation and response. The company has also offered to provide affected parties with two years of free credit monitoring services from an outside vendor.

A Hyundai representative told Car and Driver that the company is aware of the incident and is monitoring it to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. According to the representative, no driver data from Hyundai Motor America or Bluelink was included in the leak.

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The automotive industry landscape facing cyber-attack risks

Hyundai’s incident comes as the auto industry continues to face a wave of digital attacks. Earlier this year, JLR was hit by a cyberattack that disrupted production for weeks and cost billions of dollars. As more personal data is stored and connected to vehicles, manufacturers become more attractive targets for cybercriminals.

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