For a number of automakers, 2015 was a prime year for learning of vehicle vulnerabilities, yet nearly three-quarters of consumers are not able to recall any instance of car hacking in the past year, according to a new survey by Kelley Blue Book. Only 26 percent of survey respondents recalled an instance of vehicle hacking in the past year, a sharp decline in awareness from nearly six months ago, showing that the majority of consumers do not have this issue high on their current radars.

"More vehicle hacking entry points exist now than ever before," said Karl Brauer, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book. "Cars are becoming more connected every day, which means vehicle hacking is almost inevitable. Automakers and government entities are beginning to take cyber threats seriously, but it will likely be a slow process in establishing connected car security standards for the industry. According to Kelley Blue Book's latest survey, consumers overwhelmingly feel that vehicle manufacturers, in particular, are most responsible in helping to protect them from any cybersecurity vulnerabilities that may exist in their cars."

Highlights from the survey include: