Release Notes.

Enhanced VCU control logic for improved 12V battery management

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves the VCU system to reduce unnecessary 12V battery discharge, ensuring more efficient operation.

Model Name: IONIQ5 

Production Period: 11.03.2024 – 30.04.2026

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 5 minutes

Enhanced braking system logic for improved warning light accuracy

This over-the-air (OTA) software update enhances the IEB (Integrated Electric Booster) system to improve the accuracy of braking system warning lights.

Model Name: IONIQ 6 FL, IONIQ 6 N FL

Production Period: 11.07.2025 – 20.01.2026

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 4 minutes

Optimised DCU connectivity for enhanced remote features.

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves the DCU logic to enhance network communication performance, enabling a more seamless remote control experience.

Model Name: KONA ICE, KONA HEV, KONA EV

Production Period: 
KONA ICE | 29.03.2023 - 23.01.2026
KONA HEV | 23.04.2023 - 28.01.2026

KONA EV | 01.08.2023 - 10.04.2026
Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 2 minutes

Enhanced parking distance warning system logic for improved reliability

This over-the-air (OTA) software update enhances the ADAS_PRK system to reduce intermittent parking distance warning notifications, improving overall system reliability.

Model Name: IONIQ 6 FL, IONIQ 6 N FL

Production Period: 11.07.2025 – 20.01.2026

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 4 minutes

Enhanced CCU (Central Communication Unit) system logic to support seamless over-the-air (OTA) connectivity

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves the CCU system to prevent intermittent OTA access interruptions, ensuring more reliable update connectivity.

Model Name: TUCSON

Production Period: 21.08.2025 - 21.01.2026

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 4 minutes

This OTA software update improves the refresh rate of the cluster display and resolves Blind‑spot View Monitor discolouration when the turn indicator is activated.

Model Name: IONIQ 6, IONIQ 9, SANTA FE, SANTA FE Hybrid, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, KONA, KONA Hybrid, KONA Electric TUCSON, TUCSON Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid

Production Period: 
21.07.2025-13.08.2025 | IONIQ 6
04.07.2025-16.10.2025 | IONIQ 9
09.07.2025-10.10.2025 | SANTA FE
01.07.2025-24.10.2025 | SANTA FE Hybrid
07.07.2025-04.11.2025 | IONIQ 5
09.07.2025-10.10.2025 | IONIQ 5 N
30.06.2025-11.11.2025 | KONA
03.07.2025-03.11.2025 | KONA Hybrid

07.07.2025-21.11.2025 | KONA Electric
13.08.2025-12.11.2025 | TUCSON
13.08.2025-03.11.2025 | TUCSON Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 4 minutes

Enhanced update convenience through automatic headlight control

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves the BDC and CCU systems to enable automatic headlight turn-Off during updates, allowing for a smoother and more convenient experience.

Vehicle Model: Kona ICE, Kona HEV, Kona EV

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 4 minutes

Refined EPB performance for improved control during extended use

This over-the-air (OTA) update improves the stability of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) during excessive operation.

Vehicle Model: TUCSON

Production Period: 06.03.2024-06.05.2025

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 4 minutes

Enhanced SCU control for stable and consistent starting performance

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves the SCU system logic to ensure a smoother vehicle start-up.

Vehicle Model: Kona ICE, Kona HEV, Kona EV

Production Period: 

17.04.2023-14.07.2025 | Kona ICE
10.04.2023-14.07.2025 | Kona HEV

01.08.2023-11.09.2024 | Kona EV

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 2 minutes

Optimised BDC system for more accurate rear light operation.

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves the BDC system to ensure more accurate control of rear light shut-off conditions.

Vehicle Model: Kona ICE, Kona HEV, Kona EV

Production Period: 

17.04.2023-14.07.2025 | Kona ICE
10.04.2023-14.07.2025 | Kona HEV
01.08.2023-25.09.2025 | Kona EV

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 4 minutes

Enhanced HOD system logic to support more consistent functionality

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves the HOD system to support more consistent and reliable detection through software improvements.

Vehicle Model: SANTA FE HEV

Production Period: 31.12.2024-13.03.2025

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 2 minutes

Optimised DCU connectivity for enhanced remote features.

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves the DCU logic to enhance network communication performance, enabling a more seamless remote control experience.

Vehicle Model: TUCSON

Production Period: 29.03.2024-29.04.2025

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 5 minutes

Enhanced DCU & CCU communication for a smoother and consistent remote control experience

This over-the-air (OTA) software update enhances network communication performance, ensuring a more stable and reliable remote control experience.

Vehicle Model: IONIQ5, IONIQ5 N, SANTA FE HEV, IONIQ 6
Production Period:
IONIQ5 | 15.04.2024-07.03.2025
IONIQ5 N | 07.12.2023-18.03.2025
SANA FE HEV | 16.05.2024-27.02.2025

IONIQ 6 | 14.10.2024-04.08.2025

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 5 minutes

Improved BDC system logic for enhanced door safety

This over-the-air (OTA) vehicle software update improves the BDC system to prevent unintended door unlocking, ensuring safer operation.

Vehicle Model: SANTA FE

Production Period: 20.03.2023 ~ 22.04.2025

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 2 minutes

Optimised CCU control logic for enhanced auxiliary battery efficiency

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves the Central Communication Unit sleep logic to optimise the auxiliary battery efficiency.

Vehicle Model: TUCSON

Production Period: 26.03.2024 - 19.03.2025

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 2 minutes

Enhanced messages for high-voltage battery status information

This over-the-air (OTA) software update enhances the phrasing used on the instrument cluster for high-voltage battery status, ensuring clearer communication.

Vehicle Model: SANTA FE

Production Period: 16.08.2023 - 20.01.2025

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 2 minutes

Enhanced LFB (Left Foot Braking) system logic for an improved driving experience

This over-the-air (OTA) software update enhances the LFB system for optimised operation in demanding conditions, ensuring stable performance.

Vehicle Model: IONIQ 5 N

Production Period: 14.03.2023-02.12.2024

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 5 minutes

Improved ESC system responsiveness for a smoother and more controlled driving experience

This over-the-air (OTA) software update enhances the ESC system to improve operational consistency and prevent intermittent errors.

Vehicle Model: KONA

Production Period: 27.07.2023~10.10.2024

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 2 minutes

Improved VCMS_PCM (Vehicle Charging Management System & Power Transfer Communication Module) system logic for a smoother and more reliable charging process

This over-the-air (OTA) vehicle software update improves charging stability by optimising the Plug & Charge function on certain chargers, ensuring a smoother and more seamless experience.

Vehicle Model: IONIQ 5 EV N

Production Period: 08.08.2023-27.08.2024 

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 5 minutes

Optimised motor control for improved driving stability

This over-the-air (OTA) software update enhances the motor control system for a smoother and more stable driving experience by optimising power delivery.

Vehicle Model: IONIQ 5

Production Period: 11.04.2024 - 13.01.2025

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 4 minutes

Enhanced ADAS_PRK system reliability for an improved driving experience.

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves system reliability with enhanced security features, ensuring a smoother and more confident driving experience.

Vehicle Model: IONIQ 5 N - IONIQ 6

Production Period: 21.11.2023 - 11.06.2024 IONIQ 5 N | 06.02.2023 - 20.08.2024 IONIQ 6

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 5 minutes

Enhanced logic for MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) OTA Software Update

This over-the-air (OTA) software update enhances the steering feel performance, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable driving experience.

Vehicle Model: IONIQ 5
Production Period: 15/04/2024 - 18/07/2024
Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 5 minutes

Enhanced logic for ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OTA Software Update

This over-the-air (OTA) software update improves the ESC system to prevent intermittent errors, ensuring a smoother and more stable driving experience.

Vehicle Model: IONIQ 5
Production Period: 27/10/2023 - 21/02/2025
Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 3 minutes

Enhanced logic for PDC (Power-net Domain Controller)

This over-the-air (OTA) software update is designed to ensure the daytime running lights are ON when hazard lights or turn signals are active.

Vehicle Model: IONIQ 5

Production Period: 22/04/2024 - 27/09/2024

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 5 minutes

Enhanced logic for SCC (Smart Cruise Control)

This OTA (over-the-air) update improves the speed setting logic in the SCC (Smart Cruise Control) system.

Speed limits detected by the vehicle will now be automatically reflected in the set speed for SCC.

Vehicle Model: IONIQ 6

Production Period: 15/11/2023 - 03/06/2024

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 4 minutes

Enhanced Electric Brake Enhancement (EBD) operation when specific sensor broken

This over-the-air (OTA) vehicle software is designed to improve the Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) software logic for an improved driving experience.

The EBD will then operate normally in the independent events of sensor failure detection or warning lights on. 

Vehicle Model: IONIQ 5 N

Production Period: 25/08/2023 - 19/04/2024

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 8 minutes

Rectified abnormal charging behaviour of Galaxy phone

This over-the-air (OTA) vehicle software is designed to improve vehicle compatibility with the Samsung Galaxy S24 mobile device for enhanced wireless charging performance.

Vehicle Model: KONA (All)

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 7 minutes

Improved low-speed charging of Galaxy S24

This over-the-air (OTA) vehicle software is designed to improve the performance of the vehicle wireless charging pad for Samsung Galaxy S24 mobile devices to provide faster and more efficient charging.

Vehicle Model: TUCSON

Production Period: 27/03/2024 - 16/05/2024

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 7 minutes

Improved DTC and cluster SOS warning lights

This over-the-air (OTA) vehicle software is designed to prevent unwanted vehicle SOS light activations caused by internal vehicle communication network issues.

Vehicle Model: TUCSON

Production Period: 27/03/2024 - 17/05/2024

Required Time for OTA Update (approximately, in minutes): 5 minutes