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Fitment notes: 12V auxiliary battery for EV systems; located in engine compartment
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Every control module on the 2024-2026 Hyundai Kona Electric — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU)2.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Front motor compartment, mounted on top of the electric motor/inverter assembly
🔧 Hyundai GDS with security PIN
⚠️ Integrated inverter controller; requires high-voltage system lockout; security gateway PIN required from Hyundai server; 2024+ may have limited aftermarket tool support
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Control Module (HVAC)2.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind center dashboard, integrated with HVAC unit
🔧 Autel MaxiSys or Hyundai GDS
⚠️ Heat pump system on EV; refrigerant recovery required
Motor Driven Power Steering Control Module (MDPS)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with electric power steering motor on steering column under dashboard
🔧 Hyundai GDS
⚠️ Steering angle sensor calibration required after replacement
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Consequence: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM · 26V069000
2026-02-06
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 295. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
Wiper blades
Second generation. Projected specifications based on 2024-2025.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Single Motor FWD and can vary by trim.
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