GROUP

NUMBER

BODY ELECTRICAL
DATE

Technical Service Bulletin

26-BE-010H
MODEL(S)

APRIL 2026

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INOPERATIVE HORN ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(WARRANTY EXTENSION Z07)

SUBJECT:

Description: 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 replacement under this condition to 10 years
or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and
is valid for original and subsequent owners.
If a horn needs to be replaced, follow the instructions within this TSB to install the latest design.
Please note that any vehicles under 10 years/120,000 miles are covered by this TSB, even if vehicle
is within original warranty of 5 years/60,000 miles.

Applicable Vehicles:
Model Year
2021 – 2023

Model

Production Dates

Kona (OS)

01/26/2021 – 08/17/2023

Kona Electric (OS EV)

01/26/2021 – 07/26/2023

Kona N (OS N)

10/05/2021 – 04/25/2023

2022 – 2023

Parts Information:
Model

Part Name

Part Number
Original

New

Quantity

96611-J9000
Kona (OS)
96611-J9500
Horn Assy-Low
Pitch
Kona Electric
(OS EV)

96611-J9500QQH

1

96621-I3000QQH

1

96611-K4000
96611-CM500
96611-J9500

Kona N (OS N)

Horn Assy-High
Pitch

96621-I3000

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

SUBJECT:

INOPERATIVE HORN ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (WARRANTY EXTENSION Z07)

Warranty Information:
Model

Op. Code

Kona (OS)

50D293R2

Kona Electric
(OS EV)

50D293R3

Operation

Horn Assembly
Replacement
(ONLY Low Pitch)

Op. Time

Causal Part

Nature
Code

Cause
Code

B33

ZZ3

96611-J9500
0.4 M/H
96611-K4000

Horn Assembly
Kona N (OS N)
50D293R1
Replacement
0.5 M/H
96611-J9500
(High & Low Pitch)
NOTE 1: If the affected parts are within the warranty period of 10 years or 120,000 miles, then submit
as a campaign claim type. Please note that any vehicles under 10 years/120,000 miles are covered by
this TSB, even if vehicle is within original warranty of 5 years/60,000 miles.
NOTE 2: This TSB includes repair justification photos. Op times include VIN, Mileage, and repair
justification photos as outlined in the Digital Documentation Policy.
NOTE 3: 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.
NOTE 4: 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.

Service Procedure:

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

NOTICE
Applying the recommended torque to all fasteners is essential to reduce potential issues from
occurring after the service procedure.
! CAUTION
Equip gloves to prevent hand injuries.

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INOPERATIVE HORN ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (WARRANTY EXTENSION Z07)

Low Pitch Horn Assembly: Kona (OS), Kona Electric (OS EV), Kona N (OS N)

Original

New

NOTE: The low-pitch horn will change from horizontally mounted to vertically mounted orientation.
High-Pitch Horn Assembly: Kona N (OS N)

Original

New

NOTE: The high-pitch horn will remain in its horizontally mounted orientation.
1.

Disconnect the negative (–) battery
terminal (A).

A

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2.

INOPERATIVE HORN ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (WARRANTY EXTENSION Z07)

Remove the front bumper assembly (B) by
referring to the shop manual:
• Body (Interior and Exterior) > Front
Bumper > Front Bumper Assembly >
Repair procedures

B

3.

DIGITAL
DOCUMENTATION

Using the STUI camera function, take a
photo of the original (either LH or RH)
horn mounted in the horizontal position.
Upload the photo to STUI.

NOTE: If the STUI camera function is
NOT used, write the last 6 digits of the
VIN and date of repair on a piece of
paper to include in the photo.

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4.

INOPERATIVE HORN ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (WARRANTY EXTENSION Z07)

Remove horn(s) (C, D) by disconnecting the
horn connector and removing the mounting
bolt (E).

i

E

Information

Kona (OS) and Kona Electric (OS EV)
ONLY have a low pitch horn (C).

C

Kona N (OS N) has BOTH low- and highpitch horns (C & D).
Refer to the shop manual.
• Body Electrical System > Horn >
Repair procedure
Tightening Torque:
lb-ft

8.7

lb-in

104.4

N.m

11.8

E
D

NOTICE
The low-pitch horn is now mounted vertically instead of horizontally. The high-pitch horn remains
in its original horizontal position.
5.

Reinstall parts in the reverse order of the
removal process.

6.

Test the horn(s) to confirm proper operation.

7.

This service procedure is now complete.

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