Owners of Hyundai vehicles that have been targeted by thieves after viral videos showed how to hot wire their cars will be able to purchase a Compustar security kit for $170 starting Oct. 1.

Kia dealers do not have a security system retrofit yet, but it's presumable that a dealer could install a Compustar kit—available to consumers—for essentially the same benefit.

A Compustar security kit made for older Hyundai models, which have been targeted by thieves as videos on social media showcased a vulnerability in their steering column.

Customers who want an added layer of security can now purchase a Compustar anti-theft security kit for $170. All of the automaker’s 820 dealerships across the United States are authorized to ...