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2018 Hyundai SANTA FE
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–114 of 114, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 1, 2017–Mar 13, 2019.

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Mar 13, 2019Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

19-BE-004H

NHTSA communication ID: 10158803

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This bulletin provides information on the serviceable parts for the outside mirror assembly. When diagnosing and repairing the outside mirror, do not replace the entire assembly. Refer to page 2 of this TSB for replacement of individual parts.

Source components: VISIBILITY · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.

Source record 10158803 at NHTSA
Aug 30, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-B9V8T-09

NHTSA communication ID: 10144430

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

On some Sonata (YF, LF), Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV, LF HEV), Santa Fe (NC), and Azera (HG) vehicles, a yoke noise may develop in the steering rack. This bulletin provides information on how to diagnose the yoke noise and replace the rack support yoke assembly.

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10144430 at NHTSA
Jul 24, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-Y4N3B-08

NHTSA communication ID: 10143795

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This bulletin describes the procedure to diagnose the vehicle?s D-Audio unit as a result of the inability to set the clock or view it on the top of the screen.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10143795 at NHTSA
May 22, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-G7C2D-06

NHTSA communication ID: 10140445

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This bulletin describes the procedure to determine if the vehicle?s display audio radio unit needs to be replaced as a result of the clock time inaccuracy (i.e. Resets overnight, loses/gains time).

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10140445 at NHTSA
Apr 30, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-F6W6P-05

NHTSA communication ID: 10138235

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition.

Source components: EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS.

Source record 10138235 at NHTSA
Apr 6, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-P5L7D-05

NHTSA communication ID: 10138240

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the GDS as shown in the Service Procedure to measure shift engagement time.

Source components: EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10138240 at NHTSA
Feb 7, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-A4C8N-03

NHTSA communication ID: 10129908

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This TSB provides information on the headlight pattern changes on certain 2018 MY Sonata (LFa), Elantra (ADa)(AD), Elantra GT (PD), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Santa Fe (NC).

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10129908 at NHTSA
Jan 3, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-T5B2D-02

NHTSA communication ID: 10128603

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This bulletin describes the procedure to determine if the vehicle?s head unit needs to be replaced as a result of the system frequently losing a Bluetooth connection with Apple iPhone devices.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10128603 at NHTSA
Nov 22, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-Y8Z7U-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10125179

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to install a tailgate label on certain dealer stock 2018 Model Year Santa Fe vehicles. Service Campaign T2P provides a service procedure to install the tailgate label.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE.

Source record 10125179 at NHTSA
Nov 22, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-T3S4K-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10125174

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This bulletin describes the procedure to install a tailgate label that will provide instruction to customers on the proper operation of both manual and power tailgates.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE.

Source record 10125174 at NHTSA
Nov 21, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-A8E7Y-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10125160

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This bulletin describes the procedure to calibrate the Around View Module (AVM) on 2017 and newer Santa Fe (NC) vehicles.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10125160 at NHTSA
Nov 2, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-F8W2R-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10125167

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the gear indicator lens cover on certain 2017-18 model years Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Service Campaign T2L provides a service procedure to replace the gear indicator lens cover.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL).

Source record 10125167 at NHTSA
Nov 2, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-D4K7P-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10125164

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the gear indicator lens cover on certain 2017-18 model years Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Service Campaign T2L provides a service procedure to replace the gear indicator lens cover.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL).

Source record 10125164 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5NP-A2D2E-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10125159

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This bulletin describes the procedure to update the Traction Control System (TCS) logic on some 2017-2018MY Santa Fe Sport (AN) 2.0T and Santa Fe (NC) 3.3L vehicles. This update helps reduce unnecessary TCS engagement during low speed / dry road acceleration.

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10125159 at NHTSA