Hyundai Electric Car Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Keeping up with your Hyundai electric car’s recommended maintenance schedule helps extend the life of your vehicle and protect your investment.

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Hyundai is known for its safe, reliable, and affordable vehicles. To keep your car in good condition and avoid costly repairs, Hyundai recommends factory-scheduled maintenance on all vehicles from model year 2000 to newer — including electric cars.

The company offers new owners complimentary maintenance at the recommended intervals for up to three years or 36,000 miles — whichever comes first. But even if you don’t qualify for free service, it’s important to keep up with regular maintenance like tire rotations, multi-point inspections, and battery checks on your Hyundai electric vehicle.

Here’s what you need to know about maintaining your Hyundai electric car.

When does your Hyundai electric car need scheduled maintenance?

Hyundai recommends maintenance every 8,000 miles for its electric cars.1 But if you drive more miles than average or in severe conditions, you may need to get your car serviced more often. Regular maintenance keeps your Hyundai electric vehicle running safely.

To find your specific electric vehicle’s factory-recommended schedule, check Hyundai’s website or contact your Hyundai dealer. Electric cars require less maintenance than conventional vehicles but still need regular service, like replacing the cabin air filter. EVs also need specific services that conventional vehicles don’t, like auxiliary battery inspections.

Here’s a closer look at Hyundai’s recommended maintenance schedule for your car’s first 56,000 miles.

    • Rotate tires

    • Check tire pressure and tread wear

    • Inspect 12-volt battery

    • Inspect air conditioning compressor, refrigerant, and performance

    • Inspect brake fluid, lines, hoses, connections, and pedal

    • Inspect cabin air filter

    • Inspect cooling system

    • Inspect disc brakes and pads

    • Inspect steering gear rack, linkage, and boots

    • Rotate tires

    • Check tire pressure and tread wear

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Inspect 12-volt battery

    • Inspect air conditioning compressor, refrigerant, and performance

    • Inspect brake fluid, lines, hoses, connections, and pedal

    • Inspect cooling system

    • Inspect disc brakes and pads

    • Inspect driveshafts and boots

    • Inspect steering gear rack, linkage, and boots

    • Rotate tires

    • Check tire pressure and tread wear

    • Inspect 12-volt battery

    • Inspect air conditioning compressor, refrigerant, and performance

    • Inspect brake fluid, lines, hoses, connections, and pedal

    • Inspect cabin air filter

    • Inspect cooling system

    • Inspect disc brakes and pads

    • Inspect steering gear rack, linkage, and boots

    • Rotate tires

    • Check tire pressure and tread wear

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Inspect 12-volt battery

    • Inspect air conditioning compressor, refrigerant, and performance

    • Inspect brake fluid, lines, hoses, connections, and pedal

    • Inspect disc brakes and pads

    • Inspect reduction gear fluid

    • Inspect steering gear rack, linkage, and boots

    • Rotate tires

    • Check tire pressure and tread wear

    • Inspect 12-volt battery

    • Inspect air conditioning compressor, refrigerant, and performance

    • Inspect brake fluid, lines, hoses, connections, and pedal

    • Inspect cooling system

    • Inspect disc brakes and pads

    • Inspect steering gear rack, linkage, and boots

    • Rotate tires

    • Check tire pressure and tread wear

    • Replace brake fluid

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Inspect 12-volt battery

    • Inspect air conditioning compressor, refrigerant, and performance

    • Inspect brake fluid, lines, hoses, connections, and pedal

    • Inspect cooling system

    • Inspect disc brakes and pads

    • Inspect driveshafts and boots

    • Inspect steering gear rack, linkage, and boots

    • Rotate tires

    • Check tire pressure and tread wear

    • Inspect 12-volt battery

    • Inspect air conditioning compressor, refrigerant, and performance

    • Inspect brake fluid, lines, hoses, connections, and pedal

    • Inspect cabin air filter

    • Inspect cooling system

    • Inspect disc brakes and pads

    • Inspect steering gear rack, linkage, and boots

Tips for maintaining your Hyundai electric car

Hyundai electric vehicles — like all EVs — require significantly less maintenance than conventional cars.2 But you still need to take care of your car to keep it running well. Here are a few tips for maintaining your Hyundai electric car:

Hyundai electric car maintenance schedule FAQs

Keeping your Hyundai electric car in good shape is important for your vehicle’s safety and longevity. Below, we’ve answered some common questions about Hyundai electric vehicle maintenance.

  • Why is factory-scheduled maintenance important?

    Factory-scheduled maintenance is important because it keeps your vehicle running smoothly and safely. Hyundai recommends maintenance every 8,000 miles, but you may need service more often if you drive in severe conditions. Scheduled maintenance typically includes tire rotation, topping off fluids, replacing filters, and inspecting key systems.

  • Do electric vehicles have different maintenance needs and schedules?

    Yes. Electric vehicles have different maintenance needs and schedules than conventional cars.3 Your car’s electrical systems — which include the battery and motor — don’t typically need regular maintenance. Electric cars generally have fewer fluids to change and fewer moving parts to repair or replace.

  • What signs indicate potential problems with your electric vehicle?

    Commons signs that may indicate problems with your electric vehicle include:

    • Battery performance loss

    • Unexpected motor shutdowns

    • Regenerative braking system not engaging

    • Charging issues

    If your vehicle isn’t operating correctly, check the built-in diagnostics system for error codes and visually inspect all equipment. If you can’t diagnose the problem, contact an authorized repair shop.

  • Is it expensive to maintain an electric vehicle?

    No. It’s typically not expensive to maintain an electric vehicle. Because EVs have fewer moving parts, they need less maintenance than conventional cars. Maintenance for electric vehicles normally costs less than half of conventional vehicles.

Sarah Archambault
Sarah Archambault

Sarah Archambault enjoys helping people figure out how to manage their finances and credit. She covers auto financing, banking, credit cards, credit health, insurance, and personal loans. Her work has been featured on Credit Karma, Experian, LendingClub, Sound Dollar and USA Today Blueprint. She also writes for national insurers, banks and financial institutions like Aetna, MassMutual, Stripe, and UnitedHealthcare. 

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