VEHICLE ACCESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A vehicle access system for a vehicle includes a telematics device disposed on the vehicle for communication with a portable electronic device via a network, the portable electronic device associated with the vehicle and configured to generate first and second security keys, and generate and display a QR code mapped from the first security key, the QR code configured to be authenticated by the second security key. An imaging device is disposed on the vehicle, and a vehicle controller is in signal communication with the telematics device and the imaging device. The vehicle controller is configured to perform operations including receiving the second security key to begin execution of an authentication process, detecting, with the imaging device, the QR code generated with the first security key, authenticating the QR code with the second security key, and upon authenticating the QR code, enabling access to a vehicle function.