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2020 Hyundai Kona Electric TSBs

46 Technical Service Bulletins across 9 categories

Engine

17 bulletins
11025476

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear...

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combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.

10247189

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

10230904

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear...

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combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.

10225461

This bulletin outlines the necessary inspection and repair procedures for certain 2019-2021MY Kona EV (OS EV) vehicles,...

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exhibiting abnormal rumbling noise from the electric traction motor.

10217258

Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting...

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load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard.

10215599

Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly.

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If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.

10211680

Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly.

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If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.

10211678

Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly.

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If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.

10211676

This bulletin outlines the necessary inspection and repair procedures for certain 2019-2020MY Kona EV (OS EV) vehicles,...

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exhibiting abnormal rumbling noise from the electric traction motor.

10203272

Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly.

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If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing

10190044

This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing.

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Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.

10180985

Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly.

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If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft assembly.

10180981

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system...

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as separate components.

10179246

Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly.

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If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft assembly.

10179244

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system...

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as separate components.

10178175

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear...

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combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.

10176179

Description: This bulletin provides instructions for: A.

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High Voltage Battery Inspection. B. NO PASS Inspection Result: The campaign cannot currently be completed. Perform TSB 20-EE-001H as a warranty claim, then return to complete this campaign. C. PASS Inspection Result: Perform GDS software updates to the following 4 systems to update the High Voltage Battery Monitoring: a. BMS (Battery Management System) b. IGPM (Integrated Gateway Power Module) c. MCU (Motor Control Unit) d. VCULDC (Vehicle Control Unit & Low DC-DC Converter)

Electrical

14 bulletins
11023408

Certain IONIQ Electric (AE EV) and Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles may exhibit a restricted coolant flow condition, which...

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may be accompanied by a warning message (e.g., Coolant Supplement, Refill Inverter Coolant) in the cluster. No related DTCs are stored, and coolant level is normal in the reservoir tank. The coolant flow may be restricted by debris, causing abnormally high Electric Water Pump (EWP) speed. This TSB contains instructions for confirming high RPMs in the EWP, then using the Coolant Flushing Equipment Set to flush and clean debris from the various cooling system circuits. The coolant will be replaced with the updated Electric Vehicle Battery System Coolant (BSC-2) low-conductivity blue coolant.

10244989

Certain 19-23MY Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles may experience a condition of EV warning light ON with DTC P1AA6 to P1AAF found stored.

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The Battery Management System (BMS) software update will be performed to enhance battery diagnostics logic. Flowchart summary of the service procedure is provided on page 2 summarized as follows: Vehicles that do not have EV Warning Light On will only need the BMS software update. Certain vehicles incurring EV Warning Light On and DTC P1AA6 found stored with Freeze Frame Data Information Code 1=128 will only require the BMS Update. Certain other DTC P1AA6 Information Code 1-2 values or DTC P1AA7 to P1AAF will require the Battery System Assembly (BSA) to be replaced and then the BMS Update to be performed.

10244988

Certain 19-23MY Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles may experience a condition of EV warning light ON with Diagnostic Trouble...

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Code (DTC) P1AA6 to P1AAF found stored. The Battery Management System (BMS) software update will be performed to enhance battery diagnostics logic. The service procedure contained in TSB 23-01-073H-1 (or latest version) is summarized as follows: Vehicles that do not have EV Warning Light ON will only need the BMS software update. Certain vehicles incurring EV Warning Light ON and DTC P1AA6 found stored with Freeze Frame Data Information Code 1=128 will only require the BMS Update. Certain other DTC P1AA6 Information Code 1-2 values or DTC P1AA7 to P1AAF will require the Battery System Assembly (BSA) to be replaced and then the BMS Update to be performed.

10241897

Certain 19-23MY Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles may experience a condition of EV warning light ON with Diagnostic Trouble...

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Code (DTC) P1AA6 to P1AAF found stored. The Battery Management System (BMS) software update will be performed to enhance battery diagnostics logic. The service procedure contained in TSB 23-01-073H (or latest version) is summarized as follows: Vehicles that do not have EV Warning Light ON will only need the BMS software update. Certain vehicles incurring EV Warning Light ON and DTC P1AA6 found stored with Freeze Frame Data Information Code 1=128 will only require the BMS Update. Certain other DTC P1AA6 Information Code 1-2 values or DTC P1AA7 to P1AAF will require the Battery System Assembly (BSA) to be replaced and then the BMS Update to be performed.

10241895

Certain 19-23MY Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles may experience a condition of EV warning light ON with DTC P1AA6 to P1AAF found stored.

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The Battery Management System (BMS) software update will be performed to update the enhanced battery diagnostics logic. Flowchart summary of the service procedure is provided on page 2 summarized as follows: Vehicles that do not have EV Warning Light On will only need the BMS software update. Certain vehicles incurring EV Warning Light On and DTC P1AA6 found stored with Freeze Frame Data Information Code 1=128 will only require the BMS Update. Certain other DTC P1AA6 Information Code 1-2 values or DTC P1AA7 to P1AAF will require the Battery System Assembly (BSA) to be replaced and then the BMS Update to be performed.

10238352

This bulletin provides instructions to correct a condition with BSC-1 blue coolant flow restriction by debris causing...

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abnormal high EWP (electric water pump) speed in certain 2020-21MY Ioniq Electric (AE EV) and 2019-22 Kona Electric (OS EV) models. Vehicle symptoms may include "Coolant supplement or Refill Inverter Coolant" warning light On. No related DTC are found stored. Normal inverter coolant reservoir tank level is confirmed. Special tools are required for this campaign to flush and clean debris from different cooling system circuits. The coolant will be replaced by updated BSC-2 low conductivity blue coolant.

10190050

This service campaign provides information on how to set the maximum EV battery charging level to 80% in the Energy...

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Information screen of the radio head display to prevent excessive battery heat during charging. Although outside charging is preferable, this setting is very important for vehicles that are to be charged inside a building. The campaign requires taking photos by STUI or attaching photo files to the WebDCS claim submission of both the Energy Information Screen and full vehicle instrument cluster to show vehicle is in compliance.

10190032

This bulletin provides information related to the VCULDC(Vehicle Control Unit & Low DCDC Converter) software update for KONA Electric(OS EV) vehicles.

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This update is also part of the high voltage battery monitoring logic improvement by optimizing software of each system.

10190031

This Service Information bulletin provides the instructions on how to adjust the maximum EV battery charging threshold...

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in the radio head unit.

10189806

This Service Information bulletin provides the instructions on how to adjust the maximum EV battery charging threshold...

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in the radio head unit.

10188243

This bulletin provides information related to inspection of KONA Electric (OS EV) vehicles and to perform a BMS (Battery...

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Management System) software update to latest revised level.

10182324

The following summarizes the procedure for EV battery replacement:

10179247

The following summarizes the procedure for EV battery replacement:

10176180

Hyundai is conducting a Service Campaign related to a Multi-ECU Update of selected systems for high voltage battery monitoring logic.

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The affected vehicles include: 2019MY-2020MY Kona Electric (OS EV)

Infotainment

6 bulletins
11023692

This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update.

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The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this TSB.

11018876

This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update.

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The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update Improvements section in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB. The NAU website is https://update.hyundai.com/US/EN/navigationUpdate. For certain models equipped with a relevant Bluelink package, the software may be downloaded and applied via OTA update.

11006111

Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently...

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when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully on the cluster along with a warning sound. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to update the AVN software to resolve this condition.

10249699

Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently...

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when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully on the cluster along with a warning sound. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to update the AVN software to resolve this condition.

10189991

When using Wireless CarPlay, the system may intermittently auto disconnect.

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When Wireless CarPlay is disconnected, a pop up message Phone Not Responding. Please reconnect it and try again will appear on the radio screen.

10185443

When using Wireless CarPlay, the system may intermittently auto disconnect.

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When Wireless CarPlay is disconnected, a pop up message Phone Not Responding. Please reconnect it and try again will appear on the radio screen.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

3 bulletins
11018575

Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions.

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This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizons communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.

11017111

Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions.

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This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are experiencing issues with remote commands, or other Bluelink services, please see the instructions below to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.

11015936

Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions.

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This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizons communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.

Brakes

2 bulletins
10190038

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

10183963

This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.

Suspension

1 bulletin
10251285

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models.

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If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.

Body & Paint

1 bulletin
10235566

Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships.

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It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.

Tires & Wheels

1 bulletin
10183960

This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance.

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For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.

Other

1 bulletin
10182304

This bulletin provides information and procedures for collecting OBD In Use Monitor Performance Ratio (IUMPR) data on...

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certain 2019-2021MY vehicles at California dealers. This reporting is mandated by CARB (California Air Resources Board).