Published: November 24, 2024 · Last updated: October 26, 2026
Most OBD2 scanners for Hyundai and Kia only read engine codes, which isn’t enough—you need a tool that can access ABS, airbag (SRS), transmission, and other modules, and in this guide I’ll show you the best scanners for Hyundai/Kia based on real testing.
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Quick Picks for Hyundai/Kia
Kia/Hyundai GDS (clone) 7.3 / 10
dedicated Hyundai/Kia scanner that gives you full-system access, bi-directional testing, service resets and access to some dealership features
- ✓Good value for money
- ✕Harder installation like every clone software
Launch Creader Kia/Hyundai 8 / 10
handheld one-brand scanner made for Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It supports full-system diagnostics, bi-directional testing, and basic ECU coding.
- ✓All features you need for your Hyundai/Kia
- ✕Only global OBD for other brands
XTool A30M 9.1 / 10
Best overall value for money for Bluetooth OBD2 scanner.
- ✓Amazing value for money
- ✓Adapter has built-in flashlight to help you see obd2 port
- ✓One of my personal favourite tools
- ✓Free updates
- ✕Can only use landscape mode
Mucar 892BT 9.4 / 10
My personal favourite go-to scanner for diagnosing, checking used cars. service resets or even coding new features. Unless I need special tool I am using this one.
- ✓Small for tablet scan tool so it's easy to carry around
- ✓Good interface for coding features
- ✓Overall great UX
- ✓Magnetic handle for dongle on the back is gold = no need to always search for dongle
- ✓Allows custom background image
- ✕No topology yet (might come later with update)
Youcanic UCAN-II full-system 8.4 / 10
full system scanner that works completely without internet connection (except update and setup). Works very good and does service/coding as well.
- ✓Full-system bidirectional
- ✓ECU coding
- ✓Wide vehicle coverage
- ✓Lifetime updates
- ✓Good to check and log live data
- ✓30 days no question asked return
- ✕Less known brand with smaller community
I'm Juraj Lukacko and I work as an auto electrician. On this site I share what I learn from real work on real cars, to help you pick the right tools for diagnostics, programming and tuning and get the job done.
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Hi,
Nice and very informative videos, thank you and keep up the good work.
Can you suggest a budget OBD, I want to program a new fob I got from Amazon.
My Car is Hyundai Elantra SLE 2.0 4 door, 2020 model.
Hi I recommend one of these: https://iamcarhacker.com/best-obd2-scanners-for-key-programming/
I’d like to give you a warning on the Creader I have one that was bought for Toyota and have also bought the KIA software as I’ve just bought an EV6 and LAUNCH now tells me the Creader does not work on EV despite being advertised as such. I am now getting the runaround about a refund on the KIA software. My experience with them is negative.
Good to know. And what did not work it couldnt connect?
Hi which obd equipment can program Ioniq 5 for front parking sensor addition? I need to program BCM/Nav and IPC. Thanks.
I would try GDS but I never did this on ioniq 5 so don’t take it for guaranteed.
J’ai une Hyundai Sonate GLS 2014 et une Chevrolet Traverse 2020 LT, besoin de baisser mon kilométrage. Quel scanner OB2 me conseillez-vous ? Merci
You have to make sure those models can be done with scanner. If yes, then one of these: https://iamcarhacker.com/best-obd2-scanners-for-mileage-correction/
Hi I could not find the recommended obd scanner for my car in Europe/Sweden.
I have kia,2019,1.4L T-GDI
Mucar 892bt