NHTSA ID Number: 11028960
Manufacturer Communication Number: 26-01-016H TSB
TSB/Document Date: 2026-02-24
Summary
Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles may experience a discharged battery condition due to the Fingerprint Module (FPM) not entering 'SLEEP' mode when the ignition is turned off. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update with revised logic for the FPM.
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TSB/Document ID: 26-01-016H TSB
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2026-02-13
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: LA6A
Communication Type: Service Campaign
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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GROUP
NUMBER
CAMPAIGN
Technical Service Bulletin
26-01-016H
DATE
MODEL(S)
FEBRUARY 2026
SANTA FE HYBRID
(MX5A HEV)
FPM SOFTWARE UPDATE
(LIMITED COVERAGE CAMPAIGN LA6A)
SUBJECT:
IMPORTANT
Dealers must perform this field action on all affected vehicles within 5 / 60,000 New Vehicle Limited
Warranty (NVLW) prior to customer retail delivery and whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop
for any maintenance or repair. See Warranty Information section for more details.
Access the “Vehicle Information” screen via WebDCS to verify “Warranty Start Date” and ensure the
vehicle is within NVLW, observing mileage prior to any repair work.
Description: Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles may experience a discharged battery
condition due to the Fingerprint Module (FPM) not entering 'SLEEP' mode when the ignition is turned
off. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update with revised logic for the FPM.
Applicable Vehicles (Certain):
Model Year
Model
Production Dates
2024-2025
Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV)
03/06/2024 – 02/10/2025
SST Information
Tool Name
Tool Number
VCI 3
G0VHNNN06
19-Pin Cable
Figure
Remarks
Ordering Information
+
VCI 3 comes with
the 19-pin cable
(P/N G1XDDCA020
included here
for reference)
Website:
https://hyundaiessentialtools.com/
G1XDDCA020
Email:
Hyundaitools@snapon.com
VCI 2
Ethernet
Communication
Interface (ECI)
Kit
G1XDDMN001
+
G0XDDMN052
If using VCI 2, the
ECI Kit will be
required to
complete software
updates.
Phone: 1-855-763-9199
Hours: 7 AM – 7 PM CST
Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair
FPM SOFTWARE UPDATE (LIMITED COVERAGE CAMPAIGN LA6A)
SUBJECT:
GDS Information:
System
Event Number
Description
FPM
1280
MX5A/MX5A HEV/MX5 HEV FPM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
(*or use a later available event as listed in the GDS FPM Update screen if one is available.)
NOTE 1: The software update is subject to an OTA (Over-the-Air) option and may be completed by
customers with active Bluelink subscriptions.
Warranty Information:
Model
Op. Code
Operation
Op.
Time
Causal Part
Nature
Code
Cause
Code
Santa Fe
0.4
Hybrid
50DA57R0
FPM Software Update
955C0-P6000
I11
ZZ3
M/H
(MX5A HEV)
NOTE 1: Submit claim on Claim Entry Screen as “Campaign” type.
NOTE 2: 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 3: This TSB includes repair validation photos. Op times include VIN, mileage, and photo
capture of the ECU Update “Success” screen as outlined in the Digital Documentation Policy.
ROM ID Information:
Model
Santa Fe Hybrid
(MX5A HEV)
TSB #: 26-01-016H
Event
1280
System
FPM
ECU
Part Number
955C0-P6000
ROM ID
Old
New
1.00
1.10
1.20
1.30
1.40
1.80
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SUBJECT:
FPM SOFTWARE UPDATE (LIMITED COVERAGE CAMPAIGN LA6A)
Service Procedure:
DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION
This TSB includes repair validation photos. Refer to the latest Warranty Digital Documentation
Policy for requirements.
NOTICE
You must initially perform the GDS ECU update in Auto Mode.
• If the ECU update starts but then fails in Auto Mode, perform the update in Manual Mode
to recover.
NOTICE
Ensure the vehicle’s battery charge is above 11.0 Volts and the tablet’s battery charge is above
30% before performing a software update to avoid update failure.
i
Information
•
Turn OFF all lamps (do NOT leave head lamp switch in auto mode) and all accessories.
•
Perform update with the ignition switch in the ON position.
•
Do NOT disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or scan tool during the update.
•
Do NOT start the engine OR place in Ready mode during the update.
•
Do NOT turn OFF the ignition switch during the update.
TSB #: 26-01-016H
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SUBJECT:
FPM SOFTWARE UPDATE (LIMITED COVERAGE CAMPAIGN LA6A)
Configuration of Ethernet Communication on Tablet PC
i
Information
Refer to TSB 23-GI-006H for detailed information on configuring Ethernet communication for
setup.
1.
Connect the Ethernet Communication
Interface (ECI) DLC cable to the OBD
connector of the vehicle.
2.
Connect the VCI DLC cable to the ECI.
3.
Select the appropriate tablet cable
(type C, 5-pin) to the ECI.
4.
Connect the cable to the tablet PC.
i
Information
The connection between the VCI 2 and tablet PC is wireless, whereas the tablet PC is connected
to the vehicle through the ECI (Ethernet adapter).
If using the VCI 3, the ECI is NOT needed. Connect the tablet directly to the VCI 3 using the
USB-C to 19-Pin Cable supplied in the VCI 3 Kit.
TSB #: 26-01-016H
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FPM SOFTWARE UPDATE (LIMITED COVERAGE CAMPAIGN LA6A)
SUBJECT:
ECU Update Procedure
1.
Perform the ECU update in Auto Mode.
i
Information
Refer to TSB # 25-GI-011H, “ECU
Update Procedure for Tablet-Based
GDS-Smart,” for additional information.
2.
Select the FPM system to scan the vehicle’s
current ROM ID.
NOTICE
Check the current ROM ID version and
compare it to the ROM ID Information
table before attempting to perform the
software update.
NOTICE
If the update fails, remove the power
connector from the in-cabin fuse box for
at least 5 seconds. Alternatively,
disconnect the negative (–) 12V battery
terminal, wait at least 5 seconds.
Reassemble and retry the update.
TSB #: 26-01-016H
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FPM SOFTWARE UPDATE (LIMITED COVERAGE CAMPAIGN LA6A)
SUBJECT:
3.
After the ECU update process shows 100%
complete, follow the prompts on the screen to
cycle the ignition OFF for at least 10 seconds
to reset the control unit (certain models may
take up to 30 seconds).
i
Information
Use the Refresh button to reset the
timer.
4.
OTA initialization should perform
automatically:
• If OTA initialization performs
automatically, then proceed with the
service procedure.
•
If the OTA initialization process fails,
complete it manually under:
S/W Management > CCU_CCNF Central Communication Unit (CCNF)
> OTA Initialization (A).
Follow the instructions on the screen.
A
TSB #: 26-01-016H
Page 6 of 8
FPM SOFTWARE UPDATE (LIMITED COVERAGE CAMPAIGN LA6A)
SUBJECT:
5.
DIGITAL
DOCUMENTATION
Using the tablet or GDS screen capture
function, take a screenshot of the ECU
update "Success" result screen.
Upload the photo to STUI.
NOTE: The VIN/Date/Time/Mileage photo
imprint is NOT required for GDS
screenshots.
6.
Perform an All Systems Fault Code search
and erase DTC history that had incidentally
occurred from the ECU update.
7.
Disconnect the power connector of the indoor
fuse box, wait at least 5 seconds, then
reconnect it.
i
Information
Alternatively, disconnect the negative (–)
12V battery terminal, wait 5 seconds,
then reconnect it.
TSB #: 26-01-016H
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SUBJECT:
FPM SOFTWARE UPDATE (LIMITED COVERAGE CAMPAIGN LA6A)
8.
Place in READY mode to confirm operation of
the vehicle.
9.
The service procedure is now complete.
NOTICE
If the ECU update fails in Auto Mode, perform the update in Manual Mode using the password(s)
below.
Manual Mode Password:
Event
Menu
Password
1280
MX5A/MX5A HEV/MX5 HEV FPM 955C0-P6000
0559
TSB #: 26-01-016H
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