Honda Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Keyless Entry System Vulnerabilities Leading to Increased Thefts
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. are facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that their passive keyless entry (PKE) systems in certain Honda and Acura vehicles are highly vulnerable to theft. The 77-page lawsuit claims that Honda has failed to disclose these security flaws, which have reportedly made these models among the top 20 most stolen cars in the U.S. for the 2022-2024 model years. The complaint asserts that Honda has been aware of these vulnerabilities for at least 15 years but has not offered anti-theft solutions like stealth immobilizers or informed consumers about available countermeasures. The lawsuit highlights various theft methods exploiting the PKE system, including relay theft, electronic software entry theft, Rolling-PWN attacks, and key cloning. These methods allow thieves to gain entry and start vehicles rapidly, often within minutes, by reprogramming the car's system or creating new keys. The lawsuit seeks to represent all individuals who purchased or le...
