How to Update the Software in your Kia/Hyundai! - Kia Hyundai Class 

Love the update. I was having issues using the assistant and making phone calls and texts. Kept telling me "no network response" so I pressed my Bluelink button on the mirror and got in touch with customer service. They suggested I do a map update for my 2022 Hyundai Kona Limited. I purchased my update from Hyundai $25 plus shipping) so I skipped the download part and went straight to the in car installation.Finally, the navigation now works well, voice commands work, radio looks better, maps look better and I now have dark mode for daytime driving looks slick, can adust temperature and fan speed using voice commands, various apperance choices, new assistant interface and many other changes throughout the setup sub menus. Took about 2 hours however a note came up early on saying that I could turn the car off and the update would continue. Went and had lunch came back to the car and it was done. Well worth the time and expense. For the first time I'm enjoying using my maps and voice commands. Really love the dark mode for navigation now the cluster and infotainment have similar apperance.

These 'how to' videos are super helpful 👌

Dealer couldnt see me until Nov! Your video waa great! Hipe it works. Just started it!

I just updated my Kia forte GT line 2022 info system. Love it. I also noticed the climate screen updated and now you can reflect your current speed on maps as well as the speed limits like before.

I like any video you do! Always informative and useful!

Great how to vids for customers. Thank you for sharing

Another great video, this is now my favorite Kia channel, liked, and subscribed. Keep up the good work!

Very helpful. Much appreciated.❤

Great vid! Thanks for the info

Very useful, I’ve just updated our new Kia Niro on the back of this video clip.

Very helpful video. Thanks!

Gabi always be looking fire

Excellent !!! Very good to know ! My dealership told me nothing about this .

This type of video is great.

Well spoken and knowledgeable staff member - nice one!

A great video thanks and stay safe.

Thank you from Australia. You guys are always so informative. We don't have any info like this over here. In fact, to decide on purchasing my 2022 Hyundai i30 sedan Elite, CN7, or Elantra, top-of-the-line, non-turbo, I watched you guys, I watched your channel. Thank you. In Australia, we like performance cars and most reviews are by journo's who only want to give proper run-downs on N, or N-Line i30 sedans.

I love it!

Banging, seriously banging.

Great video as usual. I have a 2024 Tucson ultimate hybrid and had to go to dealer for the update. Reason…. The update needed over 70 gig of hard drive space on my Mac. My entire hard drive is only 250 gig so with apps, files etc, and after removing as much as I could there was not enough room.

Super helpful for me today! I wonder if this is the same update that my KIA dealership wants me to send my car to them for. We'll see. :)

Thanks for the informative videos. Have you had a car not recognize an update? I'm experiencing that problem w/ a 2020 Niro PHEV.

Thanks for this.

I'm just here for Gabi tbh, great job explain it tho haha

Love you ❤Gabi

I did received an email for an update a few months ago for my Kona 2022, but not much was said about how to do it and that it can take 30 minutes. Nice video

very good quality video so professional

I was wondering how to do this thank you lol I’ll have to try this out. Sooooo one thing tho my reverse camera isn’t working at all, would that maybe because I have an update I haven’t done yet?

Nice that Kia is actually doing updates how. I remember the look on the Service Managers face when I asked about updating the software on my wife's 2017 Kia Optima SXL when he said Kia doesn't do updates. Only wish the updates were over the air like Tesla and now Ford among other companies.

I am not a tech wizard, so thanks for the help.

Hello Gabi, I'm so glad that I across your video's, they're not only well made but very educational too. I wanted to ask you if there are available software updates for the older model Kia's. I have a 2015 Kia Soul Plus and I didn't notice any updates for it on the website you shared. any help with this would be much appreciated. PS: keep up the great work on these videos

Well done , all these tips are very useful as we will be receiving a new Sportage HEV GT Line S in January sometime ( ordered in March 2022 !) Look forward to more guides from you.

Good video. I was not aware I could update the maps this way. Took about 45 minutes to update my 2022 Sonata N-Line.

Thank you for the video. I recently bought 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe limited. Right now I see the current version in the car is 202, seems it was never updated. So the audio system and the navigation both are updated with the same navigation updater? Or do we need to do them separately? If separately I don't see separate files for Audio updates? Please help me 🙏

Thanks Gabi….that was very helpful. 👍 You’re the best ! 😁

2:40 Which USB Port to Update is Key. Thank you for Noting that the Port to Update is the one Listed as "USB". UI Could Not Find that Information anywhere else so Thank you for that Tip!

Damn Gabi!! 😍

What about non-navigation updates. ie. lane following, lane keeping etc?

I need to do this on my 2022 forte GT! You made it sound so simple haha

I updated my 22 Sorento SX Prestige this morning was easy as

Great video,I enjoyed the information very helpful.

Hi would you know the exact measurement ( length) of the Kia Sportage wireless charging pad?

When will we have the battery preconditioning for the EV6 in Canada? Inquiring minds would like to know.

I’m getting 2024 EV 6 Land pkg 2 this week turning in my Subaru Legacy Premier Gt 2021. Updates on the Subie were by wifi when I was parked at my home as the car was connected to my wifi. Does the EV6 connect to home wifi?

Excellent video & super useful. Thank you!!! I just updated our Sportage Hybrid. 🤙🏽

Really hoping you get the 2023 Kia Soul EV soon to show it off. Got a deposit on one and can’t wait for it to finally get manufactured and delivered.

I just got a Tucson Luxury HEV so I don't have the nav system. For other updates to the media system or the Hybrid system, if necessary, does Hyundai Canada notify owners of the availabilty of updates?

I have a 21 kia forte gt and having a hard time trying to update. Do you have a video on updating the forte?

Can we plug in an external HD (with the updates) into the EV? Or must we use a thumb USB?

This only updates the whole infotaiment or maps? And for the powertrain update, I have to visit the dealer ?

Hey Gabi, great job on the videos. Question, I just bought the K5 GT 2023 model. Looks like the last update was in October. Can I safely assume a car bought in March was delivered with the October update? Regardless, when I searched for my model, it only listed the K5, no mention of the GT model specifically. Does that mean the software updates apply to the K5 in all trims? Thanks much!

Are these updates only for navigation? Or does it update the rest of the system ?

Hey Gabi...Quick question...Can I update the navigation/infotainment system & change the software region at the same time as am moving the car from one region to another or does that crash the system? Long story short; am moving the car from South Korea to Africa so would changing the region by updating the software make any issues to system? @BrantfordKia

I learned so much and i’m updating my vehicle as we speak!

Is there any update available for x-line limited kia sportage? Thank you

Ok now will updating my software get my FM radio to work.?

IHello Gabi have a question; does an electric car have own internet? I mean it´s all the time conected to internet or just the GPS is all the time active?

Does this also update the firmware of the car? Is the update also available OTA (Over The Air)?

Hey gabi just a question my car kia sorento 2021 ME when i insert the flash drive it says files not supported and my other car kia sorento 2019 American it doesn't have a sd card slot i have tried doing it with the usb it doesnt work what to do?

Helo Gabi, Thanks for the video. I am from India and I own KIA Sonet GTx+ bought in 2020. My software update is paused at 27 % since last year and not even moving an inch ahead of 27%. When contacted the service center, they say that the update should happen auomatically through cloud which is not happening at all and to be precise they are also cluless about this. I have contacted customer service via call and even they are clueless abouut this. Please help me in this regard and will the update through USB you mentioned in the above video will resolve my issue. Kindly advise. Thanks.

I have a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. How do I receive notifications of these updates? Thank you.

Hey Gabi, why it doesn't show the PICANTO model in the list?

What you mentioned about searching by model number and software doesn’t work on the windows program. It’s just a image, and doesn’t accept any input.

Interesting thing. My Kia has 2021 Fireware and on a web page, it is written that the available update is for November 2022. And i would agree to update it to November version, since in 2021 there are Ye Old names of streets and my home cannot be found. I assume in 2022 version there should be a new UI, but my KIA does not want to update. Says that there is no available update. That is weird.

We have a 2014 kia sportage and when my dad was alive he got the maps updated himself and added red light cam locations. Not sure what software he used. Can someone help? Kias new updater only goes down to 2017.

I have kia sportage 2024 and didnt find my new update in the pc app . Only 2021 and below

- will it continue updating if you plug in the wall charger? - doing this myself will not void any KIA warranty? - the update for fixing the Meridian sound system and other fixes, are those included in these updates or are they seperate files?

how large of a thumb drive would you need to do the updates

Are these updates available OTA?

Does Kia and Hyundai’s anti theft software work the same way? My Kia was stolen in July this year and I legit got the update a month and a half ago. I did test it myself, I’m just scared my car would still be stolen and I go back to Cleveland in January….. I wish Kia had free immobilizers.. I’m trying to keep my car more secure. I’m so scared to where I wanna also get a Club and a wheel lock 😭

During the Installation update, I had to step out so I turned off my Vehicle. what will happen if the Installation is stopped midway?

Holy moly gabby

Can you guys please test drive cars in snow? This type of winter review is really limited. Now is the perfect time to do it. Thank you.

How long does take when u put the USB in the port

Gracias Gabi, useful tips. Will kia do updates for vehicles that currently don’t have wireless apple carplay for them to be wireless connected? Merry christmas and happy new year 🎉

I got an email once the update was done. It said congratulations on my new Kia purchase. Is that normal??

How does this update work with hybrids?

I have a kia forte gt line trying to update it but it's being a real hassle I can't get that the little red star to go away so I can send text messages by voice command

Software won't install. Says it's already installed, but it never installed! Never installed on the hard drive, so there isn't anything to move to the USB drive. So I can't update 2018 Kia Niro Touring Hybrid. Open to suggestions please

What if I don’t have a PC can I do it on my phone

Mi kona n line 2024 sais that the usb drive doenst have compatible files. Even if i download the correct firmware😢

i dont own any Kia or Hyundai car, but i can watch this video again

Hello, not available for Latin America right?

My Soul will not read the usb. I have verified that it’s the correct usb. How do I troubleshoot?

Hi, I live in LATAM, I can't find my region for updating anyone knows how?

how you get rid of that terrible in car sound via the speakers??? in my 2022 Kia cerato/forte GT ??

Updated my software to the latest version yesterday, now it won't open up maps. I hear the beep when I click on it, but nothing happens.

Can we see the “after” upgrade features? I have a 2019 PHEV Niro and have heard the radio icons look significantly different after one of the upgrades. Can you selectively choose what to update? I.e. can we update maps but not the entertainment system?

I have a 2023 Santa Fe calligraphy. It has “over the air” updates. Can you show us step by step how that works? Thanks Gabby!!!

I think i have to do this on my 5 day old kia sorento. I tried to navigate home last night and my address doesn't exist yet on the build in navigation. Lol

Wait wait i have 64gb that works but when i try it is larger thabk 64 gb do you want to continue when i press yes it says error

Thanks for the info. Can I update my Niro same way as I live in Jordan at the middle east?

Why doesn't it update automatically wirelessly when i have the newest kia?

I updated my 2019 Niro once, which got me the first generation of sounds of nature. I only liked the lively forest, but I prefer to listen to my Spotify music instead. LOL

Unfortunately, after several attempts using different USB drives, even ones direct from Hyundai, the NAV s/w update keeps failing on my 2024 IONIQ 6! My Service Advisor has been in contact with Hyundai engineers now but still no success! I LOVE my “6” but software issues like this, tarnish the zeal.

Very informative. Can the dealer do this update?

Hi Gabi, very informative, but unfortunately, it states that I have to format usb stick before use in samsung tablet. I am unsure how to do this so that I can start to download updates ?

Are you guys working in this weather? That’s dedication! Happy holidays!

Can I do this on a 2018 Elantra SEL 2.0 I4 MPI model? not gdi.

How about a video for a 2023 Tucson Limited software update..please and thank you