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2021 Hyundai Kona TSBs

58 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories

Engine

31 bulletins
11027035

Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for...

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installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair procedure is being provided in addition to the previous Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1).

11027034

In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced...

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ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security measure is to be installed at the ignition switch location and provides additional protection against the social media theft method. Vehicles not equipped with an immobilizer during production at the factory are eligible. The repair procedure shall be performed and claimed upon customer request only. Any future repairs to these vehicles in which an installed ignition cylinder protector impacts required parts and/or labor, shall be covered by HMA. Please see TSB 25-01-089H for details.

11027033

This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two...

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anti-theft decals on the front windows.

11026704

In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it...

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available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, weve developed a new zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade that can be installed at the ignition cylinder location to provide additional protection against the social media theft method. Because your Hyundai vehicle with the VIN listed above (Subject Vehicle) was not factory-equipped with an engine immobilizer and was previously eligible for the software upgrade, you are now eligible until March 31, 2027 to have the ignition cylinder protector installed if you request it at no cost to you through an authorized Hyundai dealership.

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.

11000788

A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (HMA) that had alleged that certain 2011 2022 model year Hyundai...

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vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the Class Vehicles) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with an anti-theft device called an engine immobilizer, that make them susceptible to theft and damage. Class Vehicles manufactured without an engine immobilizer have traditional turn-key-to-start ignition systems.

11000314

A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (HMA) that had alleged that certain 2011 2022 model year Hyundai...

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vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the Class Vehicles) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with an anti-theft device called an engine immobilizer, that make them susceptible to theft and damage. Class Vehicles manufactured without an engine immobilizer have traditional turn-key-to-start ignition systems.

10251282

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an...

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anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. Campaign 9A8 has also been released to provide a revised software update to certain 2018 model year Elantra vehicles. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software under Campaign 993, Hyundai is offering customers an anti-theft ignition cylinder protector to be installed on their vehicle. This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock anti-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealerships.

10251275

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an...

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anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers an anti-theft ignition cylinder protector to be installed on their vehicle. This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock anti-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealers.

10249707

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an...

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anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer (Campaign P32). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock ant-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealers.

10247611

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an...

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anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer (Campaign P32). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock ant-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealers.

10247189

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

10245578

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an...

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anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be updated with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer (Campaign P32). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock ant-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealers.

10244992

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an...

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anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be updated with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer (Campaign P32). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock ant-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealers.

10241874

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an...

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anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be updated with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer (Campaign P32). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock ant-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealers.

10240081

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an...

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anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be updated with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer (Campaign P32).

10235555

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993) in response to an increase...

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in thefts of certain Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. In November 2021, engine immobilizers became standard on all Hyundai vehicles produced.

10233549

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993) in response to an increase...

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in thefts of certain Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. In November 2021, engine immobilizers became standard on all Hyundai vehicles produced.

10230907

Certain 2018-2022MY Kona (OS) vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines and 4WD may exhibit transfer case oil leaks and/or an...

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oil smell caused by the transfer case pinion oil seal overheating. This bulletin describes the procedure to update the 4WD electronic control module (ECU) and to inspect the transfer pinion area for leakage. If a leak is detected, the transfer case pinion oil seal will need to be replaced.

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.

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.

10217251

Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake...

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system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.

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.

10213724

Hyundai is conducting a service campaign 974 to enhance the knock sensor logic with the Cylinder Noise Diagnostic System (CNDS) software update.

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CNDS is to detect abnormal cylinder wall scuffing or noise of the engine block before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will blink continuously. In addition, DTC P1327 will be recorded in the ECM.

10213718

Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor logic with the Cylinder Noise Diagnostic System (CNDS) software update.

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CNDS is to detect abnormal cylinder wall scuffing or noise of the engine block before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will blink continuously. In addition, DTC P1327 will be recorded in the ECM.

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.

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.

Electrical

10 bulletins
11027045

Hyundai has settled a class action lawsuit that alleges that certain Hyundai and Kia Class Vehicles (defined below)...

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contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units (ZF-TRW ACUs) that are vulnerable to a condition called electrical overstress, which may cause the vehicles airbags and other safety features to fail during a collision. Hyundai has not been found liable for any claims alleged in the lawsuit. Instead, Hyundai reached a voluntary settlement (referred as the Settlement or the proposed Settlement) to avoid lengthy litigation and provide relief to people who own ed or leased Class Vehicles in the United States and U.S. Territories. Class Members may be entitled to compensation if they submit valid and timely Claims.

10251276

This bulletin provides the service procedure to: 1) Upgrade the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control...

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Module) to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic and 2) Install two anti-theft decals for the front windows. Additional decals may also be installed in the rear windows at customers discretion.

10245579

Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer.

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This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows.

10241849

Some models from service campaign 993 (IBU/BCM Software Update and Decals Application) equipped with the Hyundai OEM...

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remote start system may exhibit the horn honking when remote starting the vehicle after receiving the software update. This bulletin provides the procedure to update the remote start module to eliminate the horn honking during remote start operation.

10240080

Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer.

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This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows.

10238353

Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer.

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This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows.

10237189

Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer.

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This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows.

10235556

Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer.

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This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows.

10235341

Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer.

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This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows.

10233547

Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer.

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This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 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.

10189989

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

Transmission

3 bulletins
10240087

This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundais Navigation Updates page.

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The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous version. As a countermeasure, an update with a frame skip logic has been added to resolve the data congestion with Google Maps.

10213721

Certain vehicles (listed below) equipped with 7-speed Double Clutch Transmissions (DCT) may exhibit abnormal vibration at low speeds.

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This bulletin outlines the procedures for diagnosing clutch judder, updating the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) with revised logic, and/or replacing the Double Clutch.

10207807

Certain vehicles equipped with 7-speed Double Clutch Transmissions (DCT) may exhibit abnormal shifting caused by an out...

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of specification input shaft snap ring. This bulletin outlines the procedures for inspecting for 1-2 or 2-1 shift shock and replacing the input shaft snap ring.

Brakes

3 bulletins
10190038

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

10189987

This bulletin provides a front brake pad backing plate grease application procedure to address squealing during braking.

10183963

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

Air Bags & Safety

2 bulletins
11027047

A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided.

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Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Please see attached for details. Impacted vehicles are also noted below. For further information regarding settlement benefits and contacts, please review the dealer notification per the attached. It is also available on Hyundaidealer.com under Hyundai Tech Info > Service News.

11027046

A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided.

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Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Impacted vehicles are also noted below. For further information regarding settlement benefits and contacts, please review the corresponding dealer notification. It is available on Hyundaidealer.com under Hyundai Tech Info > Service News.

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.

Infotainment

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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.

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).