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submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by kcweller@feddit.nl to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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So, I still receive telemetry information from my old lease car, a Kia e-Niro, to my app. A huge, HUGE privacy issue.

I made sure to remove my profile from the car before turning it in, and doing a factory reset of the car's software.

I can see everything, AC, whether there are doors open, odometer, and above all, location.

Also tried to see if I can turn off the AC, but any commands throw an error, so disabling my account on the car at least did something 😅

I had it in the Netherlands, it's in Poland, and it looks like it's on its way to Ukraine.

Kia, you need to check your security.

Edit:

Holy shit it gets real bad. I can lock and unlock the car.

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[-] KingGimpicus@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Nissan does this too. I leased a new Kicks when they came out and HATED it. Seats were terrible, car was underpowered, and some jackass decided to program the cvt to "shift" because Nissan got complaints that the car was stuck in gear. Just learn how a CVT works.

Anyways, 4 years later, I still get emails about monthly maintenance work, tow alarms, and tracking updates. I never asked for them to begin with and I guess I'm stuck with it as a VW guy now.

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