2023 Hyundai Kona service bulletins & manufacturer communications

35 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Kona. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depe…
  26-GI-002H TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 27, 2026
• Certain 2021-2023 model year Kona, 2021-2023 model year Kona Electric, and 2022-2023 model year Kona N vehicles may experience an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign subs…
  Z07 OL · Warranty extension · Unknown OR Other · issued May 16, 2026
• Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing a…
  26-EE-003H TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 18, 2026
• Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replac…
  26-BE-010H DN · Warranty extension · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 18, 2026
• Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replac…
  26-BE-010H TSB · Warranty extension · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 18, 2026
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province De…
  DTN DL · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 10, 2026
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin …
  DTN DCS · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 10, 2026
• A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Please see attached for …
  TRW Settlement DCS · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 19, 2025
• A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Impacted vehicles are al…
  TRW Summary Notice · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 19, 2025
• Hyundai has settled a class action lawsuit that alleges that certain Hyundai and Kia Class Vehicles (defined below) contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units (“ZF-TRW ACUs”) th…
  TRW Settlement Notice · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 19, 2025
• Some Elantra (CN7, CN7A), Kona (OS, SX2), and Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may illuminate a warning lamp for DTC P218100 (Cooling System Performance)…
  25-EM-007H TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 18, 2025
• This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This …
  25-BD-012H TSB · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 6, 2025
• This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and …
  25-BE-020H TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 30, 2025
• A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system.
  25-01-045H TSB · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Jul 9, 2025
• This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and …
  25-BE-002H TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 16, 2025
• Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s comm…
  25-01-024H-1 TSB · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 8, 2025
• Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's comm…
  25-01-024H EM · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Apr 7, 2025
• Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s comm…
  25-01-024H TSB · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2025
• Certain 2023MY Kona (OS) vehicles may have a detached pad between the rear spoiler and roof panel due to an error in the assembly process. Follow the procedure outlined in this TSB…
  24-BD-011H · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 14, 2024
• A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system.
  24-01-045H-2 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Sep 12, 2024
• A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system.
  24-01-045H-1 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Aug 28, 2024
• 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…
  24-BE-001H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 19, 2024
• A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system.
  24-01-045H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 12, 2024
• This bulletin provides information to replace the outer tailgate handle switch due to a defective rubber injection which allows water to leak into the switch, potentially hindering…
  24-01-033H · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 13, 2024
• This bulletin contains the software update procedure for the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on certain 2021-2023MY Elantra (CN7) and 2022-2023MY Kona (OS) vehicles equipped with the 1.6…
  24-FL-003H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 4, 2024
• This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is…
  24-BD-001H · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Feb 14, 2024
• 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…
  24-BE-001H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 10, 2024
• This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
  23-EM-005H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 13, 2023
• This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the software of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on 2022 â 2023MY Kona (OS) 1.6L turbo models equipped with smart cruise con…
  23-BR-002H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 28, 2023
• Certain 2023MY Kona (OS) and Elantra (CN7) vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Nu Atkinson engine may experience a warning lamp illumination for a diagnostic trouble code P250C that is…
  23-EM-004H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 12, 2023
• This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for certain vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmissions (8WDCT) …
  23-AT-013H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 28, 2023
• Certain vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) may experience a check engine light or malfunction indicator light due to Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) …
  23-AT-010H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 23, 2023
• This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundaiâ s Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 1…
  23-BE-007H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 17, 2023
• 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…
  23-BD-007H · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 24, 2023
• This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This …
  23-BD-002H · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 30, 2023