Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 Kona Electric are official communications between Hyundai & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #218/231 amend

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10215599

      Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing. Read More »

    • TSB #22-ST-005H

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211678

      Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing. Read More »

    • TSB #22-ST-005H

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211680

      Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing. Read More »

    • TSB #21-ST-003H

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203272

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

    • TSB #20-ST-001H-2

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180981

      This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Read More »

    • TSB #20-ST-003H-1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180985

      Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft assembly. Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN

    • TSB #20-ST-001H-1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179244

      This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Read More »

    • TSB #20-ST-003H

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179246

      Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft assembly. Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #20-ST-003H

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179246

      Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft assembly. Read More »

    STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING:MOTOR/ACTUATOR

    • TSB #20-ST-001H-1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179244

      This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #21-BR-002H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190038

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

    • TSB #20-BR-002H

      Date Announced:
      NOV 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183963

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

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #20-EE-001H-1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179247

      The following summarizes the procedure for EV battery replacement: Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #23-EM-005H

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247189

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

    • TSB #23-01-049H

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238352

      This bulletin provides instructions to correct a condition with BSC-1 blue coolant flow restriction by debris causing abnormal high EWP (electric water pump) speed in certain 2020-21MY Ioniq Electric (AE EV) and 2019-22 Kona Electric (OS ... Read More »

    • TSB #22-EV-001H

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211676

      This bulletin outlines the necessary inspection and repair procedures for certain 2019-2020MY Kona EV (OS EV) vehicles, exhibiting abnormal rumbling noise from the electric traction motor. Read More »

    • TSB #21-EM-004H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190044

      This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #23-01-073H-1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244988

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

    • TSB #23-01-073H-1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #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. Read More »

    • TSB #23-01-073H

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #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. Read More »

    • TSB #23-01-073H

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241897

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

    • TSB #23-01-049H

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238352

      This bulletin provides instructions to correct a condition with BSC-1 blue coolant flow restriction by debris causing abnormal high EWP (electric water pump) speed in certain 2020-21MY Ioniq Electric (AE EV) and 2019-22 Kona Electric (OS ... Read More »

    • TSB #22-EV-001H-1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225461

      This bulletin outlines the necessary inspection and repair procedures for certain 2019-2021MY Kona EV (OS EV) vehicles, exhibiting abnormal rumbling noise from the electric traction motor. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #24-BE-001H

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249699

      Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads a??Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefullya?? on the cluster ... Read More »

    • TSB #22-EV-001H

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211676

      This bulletin outlines the necessary inspection and repair procedures for certain 2019-2020MY Kona EV (OS EV) vehicles, exhibiting abnormal rumbling noise from the electric traction motor. Read More »

    • TSB #21-01-027H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190050

      This service campaign provides information on how to set the maximum EV battery charging level to 80% in the Energy Information screen of the radio head display to prevent excessive battery heat during charging. Read More »

    • TSB #21-01-019H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190032

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

    • TSB #21-EE-001H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10189806

      This Service Information bulletin provides the instructions on how to adjust the maximum EV battery charging threshold in the radio head unit. Read More »

    • TSB #21-BE-004H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10189991

      When using Wireless CarPlay, the system may intermittently auto disconnect. When Wireless CarPlay is disconnected, a pop up message a??Phone Not Responding. Please reconnect it and try againa?? will appear on the radio screen. Read More »

    • TSB #21-EE-001H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190031

      This Service Information bulletin provides the instructions on how to adjust the maximum EV battery charging threshold in the radio head unit. Read More »

    • TSB #21-01-008H

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10188243

      This bulletin provides information related to inspection of KONA Electric (OS EV) vehicles and to perform a BMS (Battery Management System) software update to latest revised level. Read More »

    • TSB #20-BE-014H

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185443

      When using Wireless CarPlay, the system may intermittently auto disconnect. When Wireless CarPlay is disconnected, a pop up message a??Phone Not Responding. Please reconnect it and try againa?? will appear on the radio screen. Read More »

    • TSB #20-EE-001H-2

      Date Announced:
      OCT 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182324

      The following summarizes the procedure for EV battery replacement: Read More »

    • TSB #20-01-039H

      Date Announced:
      OCT 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182304

      This bulletin provides information and procedures for collecting OBD a??In Use Monitor Performance Ratioa?? (IUMPR) data on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles at California dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #20-ST-001H-1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179244

      This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Read More »

    • TSB #20-ST-003H

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179246

      Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft assembly. Read More »

    • TSB #20-01-018H(1)

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176179

      Description: This bulletin provides instructions for: A. High Voltage Battery Inspection. B. a??NO PASSa?? Inspection Result: The campaign cannot currently be completed. Read More »

    • TSB #Campaign 960 Dea

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176180

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

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #20-EE-001H-1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179247

      The following summarizes the procedure for EV battery replacement: Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #20-BD-014H

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178175

      This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #24-BD-001H

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251285

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

    • TSB #23-BD-002H

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230904

      This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Read More »

    VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

    • TSB #24-BD-001H

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251285

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

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #23-BD-007H

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235566

      Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #22-GI-006H

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217258

      Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail ... Read More »

    • TSB #20-SS-004H

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183960

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

    WHEELS

    • TSB #20-SS-004H

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183960

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

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #21-EM-004H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190044

      This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required ... Read More »

    • TSB #21-BR-002H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190038

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

    • TSB #21-01-019H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190032

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

    • TSB #21-BE-004H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10189991

      When using Wireless CarPlay, the system may intermittently auto disconnect. When Wireless CarPlay is disconnected, a pop up message a??Phone Not Responding. Please reconnect it and try againa?? will appear on the radio screen. Read More »

    • TSB #20-01-039H

      Date Announced:
      OCT 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182304

      This bulletin provides information and procedures for collecting OBD a??In Use Monitor Performance Ratioa?? (IUMPR) data on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles at California dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #20-ST-001H-2

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180981

      This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Read More »

    • TSB #20-ST-003H-1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180985

      Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft assembly. Read More »

    • TSB #20-BD-014H

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178175

      This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #21-BR-002H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190038

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

    • TSB #21-EE-001H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190031

      This Service Information bulletin provides the instructions on how to adjust the maximum EV battery charging threshold in the radio head unit. Read More »

    • TSB #20-ST-003H-1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180985

      Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft assembly. Read More »

    • TSB #20-BD-014H

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178175

      This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Read More »