GROUP

NUMBER

BODY ELECTRICAL

Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:

DATE

26-BE-006H
MODEL(S)

MARCH 2026

IONIQ 5 (NEA EV)

INOPERATIVE AUTOMATIC FRONT WIPERS – RAIN SENSOR

 IMPORTANT
This field action requires justification in the form of a customer concern, and a confirmed case for
the related symptom outlined in the TSB, prior to any repair work. If justification requirements are
not met, any submitted claims are subject to debit. 5 / 60,000 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
applies. See Warranty Information section for more details.
Description: Some IONIQ 5 (NEA EV) vehicles may have inoperative automatic front wipers due to a
contaminated rain sensor lens. The wipers remain functional on the high and low settings which do not
rely on the affected rain sensor. This bulletin provides instructions to inspect and, if necessary, replace
the contaminated rain sensor lens.

Applicable Vehicles:
Model Year

Model

VINs Beginning with

Trim

Production Dates

2025

IONIQ 5 (NEA EV)

7YA

Limited

12/10/2024 – 08/08/2025

NOTICE
To avoid any potential damage to IONIQ vehicles, IONIQ repairs can only be performed at IONIQ
certified dealers.

Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair

INOPERATIVE AUTOMATIC FRONT WIPERS – RAIN SENSOR

SUBJECT:

Parts Information:
Model

Part Name

IONIQ 5
(NEA EV)

Module & Sensor
Assy-Rain

Part Number

Figure

Quantity

1
96000-NI000

(if does not pass
inspection)

Warranty Information:
Model

Op. Code

Operation

Op.
Time

Causal Part

Nature
Code

Cause
Code

IONIQ 5
Rain Sensor Inspection &
50DV14R1
0.3 M/H
96000-NI000
I11
ZZ3
(NEA EV)
Replace
NOTE 1: Submit claim on Claim Entry Screen as “Campaign” type.
NOTE 2: 5 / 60,000 New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW) applies to the part(s) and repair
procedure(s) outlined in this TSB. Prior to beginning any repair work, ensure the part(s) associated
with the repair procedure are within NVLW, observing mileage and Warranty Start Date or date of first
use. If the subject part(s) are out of warranty coverage, the dealer has the option to submit a PA
Request for goodwill consideration on a case-by-case basis.
NOTE 3: If any part(s) not subject to this TSB are found in need of replacement while performing the
repair procedure, and the affected part(s) are still under warranty, the dealer may submit a separate
claim using the same repair order. If the part(s) not subject to this TSB are out of warranty coverage,
the dealer has the option to submit a PA Request for goodwill consideration on a case-by-case basis.
NOTE 4: This TSB includes repair justification photos. Op times include VIN, Mileage, and repair
justification photos as outlined in the Digital Documentation Policy.
NOTE 5: The incident parts are subject to callback through the normal Warranty Technical Center
(WTC) parts return process. Claim is subject to debit if the part is not returned.

TSB #: 26-BE-006H

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SUBJECT:

INOPERATIVE AUTOMATIC FRONT WIPERS – RAIN SENSOR

Service Procedure:

DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION
This TSB includes repair justification photos. Refer to the latest Warranty Digital Documentation
Policy for requirements.

Rain Sensor Inspection
1.

Turn ON the vehicle then set the front wiper
switch to AUTO.

2.

Ensure the designated area on the windshield
is clean and dirt-free.

3.

Use a water bottle to spray the designated
area to verify for proper operation:
• PASS: Front wipers automatically
operate. This TSB does NOT apply.
Follow the normal diagnostic process.
• FAIL: Front wipers do NOT operate.
Proceed to the Rain Sensor
Replacement procedure.

TSB #: 26-BE-006H

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INOPERATIVE AUTOMATIC FRONT WIPERS – RAIN SENSOR

SUBJECT:

Rain Sensor Replacement
1.

Remove the old rain sensor (A) by referring to
the shop manual:
• Body (Interior / Exterior / Electrical) >
Exterior Green House > Rain Sensor >
Removal

A

2.

Install the new rain sensor by referring to the
shop manual:
• Body (Interior / Exterior / Electrical) >
Exterior Green House > Rain Sensor >
Installation

NOTICE
Avoid touching the silicone film to prevent
contamination with dirt or debris.

TSB #: 26-BE-006H

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SUBJECT:

3.

INOPERATIVE AUTOMATIC FRONT WIPERS – RAIN SENSOR

DIGITAL
DOCUMENTATION

Using the STUI camera function, take a
photo of the original rain sensor with
contamination present on the lens.
Upload the photo to STUI.
NOTE: If the STUI camera function is
NOT used, write the last 6 digits of the
VIN and the date of repair on a piece of
paper to include in the photo.

4.

Reinstall all parts in the reverse order of the
removal process. and verify proper operation.

5.

The service procedure is now complete.

TSB #: 26-BE-006H

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