Audi SQ5 stolen in Soest: Keyless Go technology makes thieves quick!

Audi SQ5 stolen in Soest: Keyless Go technology makes thieves quick!

On the night of July 4th to 5th, 2025, a high-quality Audi SQ5 was stolen in Soest, and the police suspect targeted action by the perpetrators. Loud Express The black car disappeared from Franz-Weger-Weg between 12:20 a.m. and 6:50 a.m. The thieves apparently exploited technical vulnerabilities in the Keyless Go technology to gain access to the vehicle.

It is believed the perpetrators manipulated the radio signal so they could unlock and start the car after the legitimate driver left. The Soest police ask all witnesses who may have made observations to call 02921/91000.

A previous trend

Such thefts are not isolated cases. In the same week, thieves also became active in Bamberg, Bavaria, on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. A white Audi Q5 equipped with a keyless go system was stolen there, as shown polizei.bayern.de reported. This incident occurred between 11 p.m. Tuesday evening and 6:10 a.m. Wednesday morning, and the current value of the stolen vehicle is around 30,000 euros.

The Bamberg criminal police are investigating and have also published striking tips to protect against theft. This includes not leaving the key near the front door and taking appropriate measures to shield the radio signal, such as using aluminum covers or special radio density bags for the keys. It may also be advisable to check whether the keyless go system can be temporarily deactivated.

Safety in focus

The increasing risk of theft via keyless systems makes it necessary to critically examine the security of these technologies. According to an overview of the ADAC Overall, vehicles with keyless convenience systems are easier to steal than those with conventional radio keys. The series of tests showed that only around 10% of the models tested were better protected against theft.

The use of signal extension devices by car thieves makes it possible to open and start the vehicles without physical access to the keys. These security vulnerabilities often result in stolen vehicles leaving no sign of being broken into, which can make it difficult to settle the claim. The ADAC is therefore calling on car manufacturers to improve safety standards.

In summary, both vehicle owners and manufacturers are required to take active action against increasing theft methods and take appropriate security measures. Until then, however, all that remains is to be particularly vigilant and take the recommended safety precautions seriously.