# Service bulletin 20\-BD\-014H

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10178175
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-08\-07
- Manufacturer's number: 20\-BD\-014H
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-07\-14
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

## NHTSA's summary

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp \(DRL\), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10178175-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10178175-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Lighting

## Vehicles listed

- 2019 to 2021 GENESIS G70
- 2017 to 2019 GENESIS G80
- 2017 to 2020 GENESIS G90
- 1997 HYPERTEK DOMINATOR
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- 1996 to 2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT
- 1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT GT
- 2005 HYUNDAI AZERA
- 2006 to 2017 HYUNDAI AZERA
- HYUNDAI ELANTRA
- 1996 to 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
- 2013 to 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
- 2017 to 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
- 2007 to 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING
- 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING
- 2011 to 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING
- 2006 to 2009 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE
- 2009 to 2010 HYUNDAI EQUUS
- 2011 to 2016 HYUNDAI EQUUS
- 2017 HYUNDAI EQUUS
- HYUNDAI EXCEL
- 1996 to 1998 HYUNDAI EXCEL
- 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL
- HYUNDAI EXPRESSWAY 995
- HYUNDAI EXPRESSWAY 996
- 2008 HYUNDAI GENESIS
- 2009 to 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
- 2010 to 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE
- HYUNDAI HYUNDAI
- 1997 HYUNDAI HYUNDAI
- 2017 to 2020 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC
- 2017 to 2020 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID
- 2018 to 2020 HYUNDAI IONIQ PLUG\-IN HYBRID
- 2018 to 2020 HYUNDAI KONA
- 2019 to 2020 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC
- 2019 to 2020 HYUNDAI NEXO
- 2020 to 2021 HYUNDAI PALISADE
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- 2000 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- 2001 to 2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- 2013 to 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
- HYUNDAI SCOUPE
- 1996 to 1997 HYUNDAI SCOUPE
- HYUNDAI SONATA
- 1996 to 2020 HYUNDAI SONATA
- 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS
- 2011 to 2020 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
- 2016 to 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA PLUG\-IN HYBRID
- HYUNDAI TIBURON
- 1996 HYUNDAI TIBURON
- 1997 to 2008 HYUNDAI TIBURON
- 2001 HYUNDAI TRAJET
- 2004 HYUNDAI TUCSON
- 2005 to 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON
- 2011 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
- 2012 to 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
- 2020 HYUNDAI VENUE
- 2007 to 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ
- 1999 to 2002 HYUNDAI XG
- 2004 HYUNDAI XG 350
- HYUNDAI XG300
- 2001 HYUNDAI XG300
- 2002 to 2004 HYUNDAI XG300
- HYUNDAI XG300L
- 2001 HYUNDAI XG300L
- 2002 HYUNDAI XG300L
- HYUNDAI XG350
- 2001 HYUNDAI XG350
- 2002 to 2005 HYUNDAI XG350
- 2006 HYUNDAI XG350

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2022118](/recalls/tc/2022118.md), 2022-03-15: Accessories
- [2021589](/recalls/tc/2021589.md), 2021-09-24: Lights And Instruments
- [21V749000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V749000.md), 2021-09-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- [20V393000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V393000.md), 2020-07-02: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- [20V122000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V122000.md), 2020-02-28: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [2017235](/recalls/tc/2017235.md), 2017-04-28: Lights And Instruments
- [16V574000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V574000.md), 2016-08-02: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- [2016125](/recalls/tc/2016125.md), 2016-03-21: Accessories
- [16V147000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V147000.md), 2016-03-10: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- [15V759000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V759000.md), 2015-11-16: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [26\-AD\-001H TSB](/bulletins/11029906.md), 2026-03-07, Service bulletin: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS; LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING. Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto\-calibration range may be exceeded while driving: • If the front camera is not properly installed and is completely or partially detached. • In case of excessive changes affecting the vehicle's balance \(e.g., loading excessively heavy cargo in a specific location of the vehicle, or significant under\-inflation of the tires\). • Specific road conditions affecting the vehicle's balance \(e.g., excessive road crown\) This TSB provides instructions on how to service the vehicle when the front camera related warning light\(s\) are triggered due to system out of calibration \(DTC\_C272246\).
- [25\-BD\-012H TSB](/bulletins/11025476.md), 2025-11-12, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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 TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- [24\-01\-073H](/bulletins/11007584.md), 2024-09-09, Warranty extension: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2011\-14MY Sonata \(YF\) vehicles may exhibit inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/deformation of the rear combination housing lamps. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the rear combination lamp under this condition to 15 years/200,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use \(whichever occurs first\) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the service procedure in this TSB to inspect the rear combination lamps and, if necessary, replace them if heat deformation is found.
- [24\-01\-073H](/bulletins/11007583.md), 2024-09-09, Warranty extension: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2011\-14MY Sonata \(YF\) vehicles may experience inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/deformation of the rear combination housing lamps. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the rear combination lamp under this condition to 15 years/200,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use \(whichever occurs first\). This warranty extension is valid for original and subsequent owners.
- [24\-01\-009H](/bulletins/10251276.md), 2024-03-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICES. This bulletin provides the service procedure to: 1\) Upgrade the IBU/BCM \(Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module\) to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic and 2\) Install two anti\-theft decals for the front windows. Additional decals may also be installed in the rear windows at customer’s discretion.
- [24\-01\-009H](/bulletins/10251275.md), 2024-03-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICES. Hyundai has launched an anti\-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign \(Campaign 993\), combined with an anti\-theft steering wheel lock campaign \(Campaign P32\), and anti\-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign \(Campaign 9A5\) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011\-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software \(Campaign 993\), Hyundai is offering customers an anti\-theft ignition cylinder protector to be installed on their vehicle. This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock anti\-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealers.
- [23\-01\-094H](/bulletins/10247601.md), 2023-12-22, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This bulletin describes the procedure to repair a head lamp that has an inoperable high beam function.
- [23\-01\-089H](/bulletins/10247588.md), 2023-12-21, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. Some 2011\-14MY Sonata \(YF\) vehicles may experience inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/deformation of the rear combination housing lamps. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the rear combination lamp under this condition to 15 years/200,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use \(whichever occurs first\). This warranty extension is valid for original and subsequent owners.
- [23\-01\-089H](/bulletins/10247587.md), 2023-12-21, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2011\-14MY Sonata \(YF\) vehicles may exhibit inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/deformation of the rear combination housing lamps. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the rear combination lamp under this condition to 15 years/200,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use \(whichever occurs first\) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the service procedure in this TSB to inspect the rear combination lamps and, if necessary, replace them if heat deformation is found.
- [23\-BE\-007H](/bulletins/10240087.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundai’s Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous version. As a countermeasure, an update with a frame skip logic has been added to resolve the data congestion with Google Maps.

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