... and get a Check Engine light+fault code for the built-in emergency SOS feature, thereby making it unable to pass vehicle inspection until you fix the antennae

so either 1) disconnect it most of the time and reconnect it for inspections, or 2) buy a dummy load RF terminator matching the resistance of your antenna

Live in an inspection free state.

Hrm HN seems very triggered by this reasonable suggestion.

Not sure either but apparently some people think that voting with your feet is for them, not for us.