2012 Hyundai Santa FE service bulletins & manufacturer communications

99 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province De…
  DTN DL · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 10, 2026
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin …
  DTN DCS · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 10, 2026
• This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Insp…
  26-01-033H TSB · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Mar 26, 2026
• This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspec…
  26-01-033H DN · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Mar 26, 2026
• This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This …
  25-BD-012H TSB · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 6, 2025
• Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bea…
  24-01-068H · Service campaign · Engine · issued Aug 19, 2024
• A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (ca…
  24-01-009H-1 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 10, 2024
• A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (ca…
  24-01-009H-1 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 9, 2024
• This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is…
  24-BD-001H · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Feb 14, 2024
• Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-thef…
  24-01-009H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 12, 2024
• Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-thef…
  24-01-009H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2024
• Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-thef…
  23-01-014H-6 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 22, 2024
• Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to install a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and instal…
  24-01-007H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 22, 2024
• Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-thef…
  23-01-014H-6 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 19, 2023
• Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to install a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and instal…
  23-01-092H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 19, 2023
• Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 â 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti-theft software. This bulletin…
  23-01-055H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 26, 2023
• This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
  23-EM-005H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 13, 2023
• A class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America (â HMAâ ) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles (â Class Vehiclesâ ) were manufactured, marketed, sold, and/or leased with an e…
  22-01-023H-2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 11, 2023
• Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response t…
  23-01-055H · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 15, 2023
• Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 â 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti-theft software. This bulletin…
  23-01-055H · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 15, 2023
• Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain…
  23-BD-007H · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 24, 2023
• This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This …
  23-BD-002H · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 30, 2023
• Certain vehicles may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise, or no crank/no start condition related to connect…
  22-01-023H-2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 3, 2022
• Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damag…
  22-01-023H-2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 3, 2022
• The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from t…
  22-EM-006H-2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 3, 2022
• Op code/part number (reference guide for service campaign t6g)
  22-01-024H-2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 3, 2022
• Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly…
  22-EM-010H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 28, 2022
• Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards w…
  22-GI-006H · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jul 14, 2022
• The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage or malfunction is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended t…
  22-EM-006H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 28, 2022
• Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bea…
  22-01-028H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 28, 2022
• Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damag…
  22-01-023H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 28, 2022
• Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal en…
  DBP966 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 28, 2022
• Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecti…
  DBPT6G · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 28, 2022
• Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damag…
  22-01-023H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 10, 2022
• Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bea…
  22-01-028H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 8, 2022
• Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bea…
  21-01-023H-4 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 3, 2022
• Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal en…
  DBP966 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 2021
• Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal en…
  DBP966 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 27, 2021
• The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage or malfunction is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended t…
  21-EM-005H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 27, 2021
• Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bea…
  21-01-023H-3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 25, 2021
• Hyundai is conducting a product improvement campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If…
  966DBP · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 2, 2021
• Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bea…
  21-01-023H-2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 2, 2021
• The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs fir…
  21-BE-003H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued May 14, 2021
• Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bea…
  21-01-023H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 11, 2021
• The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage, defect, or failure is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been exten…
  21-EM-005H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 2021
• This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance T…
  21-EM-004H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 2021
• This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
  21-BR-002H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 23, 2021
• This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
  21-EM-003H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 10, 2021
• This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
  20-BR-002H · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Nov 30, 2020
• This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the â Tire Balance Data Sheetâ…
  20-SS-004H · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 19, 2020
• This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB …
  20-BD-014H · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 14, 2020
• These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no l…
  DOR-M9J4S-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 3, 2020
• These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no l…
  DOR-M3J3F-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 3, 2020
• If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 4. ï · Check Engine light on ï · DTC P0880/P088000 - TCM Power …
  20-AT-017H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 21, 2020
• This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
  20-SS-002H(1) · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 6, 2020
• This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
  20-BD-007H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2020
• This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: â ¢ A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. â ¢ A 30 Day alert…
  20-EE-003H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 23, 2020
• The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
  20-AT-016H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 17, 2020
• If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a â Check Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and…
  20-AT-014H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 9, 2020
• If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a â Check Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and…
  20-AT-011H · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 25, 2020
• This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
  20-BD-007H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Mar 23, 2020
• If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a â Check Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and…
  20-AT-008H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 20, 2020
• This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all …
  20-SS-001H · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 5, 2020
• This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android …
  20-BE-001H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2020
• This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
  20-AT-001H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 2020
• If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each c…
  19-AT-021H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 17, 2019
• The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave rada…
  19-BE-011H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Nov 4, 2019
• This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ens…
  19-GI-006H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 14, 2019
• If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and …
  19-AT-015H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 12, 2019
• This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel d…
  19-BR-001H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 23, 2019
• This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel d…
  19-BR-001H(1) · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jun 20, 2019
• This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
  19-AT-012H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 4, 2019
• This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). …
  19-FL-003H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 15, 2019
• 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.
  5NP-F6W6P-05 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 30, 2018
• 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.
  5NP-P5L7D-05 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 6, 2018
• Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the case to confirm the torque converter is fully installed in the transmission. If this is …
  5NP-Z6F3A-11 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 4, 2017
• If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. ? Diagnostic trouble codes: ? P0705 - Range switch s…
  5NP-V3F8T-09 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 3, 2017
• If the rear wheel hub in the affected vehicles is submerged in salt water, salt water can enter the rear wheel speed sensor housing and may interrupt the rear wheel speed sensor si…
  5NP-P8B7B-03 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 2, 2017
• Some sonata 2.0t (yf) and santa fe sport 2.0t (an) vehicles may experience a slight leak from the oil feed hose assembly onto the engine undercover directly beneath the hose.
  5NP-J2N7P-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 2016
• This bulletin describes the procedure to verify that the fuse and jumper settings for the remote engine start control module are set for the applicable vehicle, and if necessary, h…
  5NP-M6C8D-10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 2016
• "the pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the p…
  5NP-B6E2P-10 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 9, 2016
• 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.
  5NP-Q7S7E-09 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 2, 2016
• The following vehicles are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The atf level must be checked by the following procedure.
  5NP-E2D7G-09 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 18, 2016
• AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (6-SPEED) ATM FLUID LEVEL CHECK Description: The following vehicles are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The ATF level must be checked by the fol…
  16-AT-004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2016
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-01-054 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2014
• Hyundai: 2010-2012 santa fe : service bulletin provides information regarding ecm software update for certain 3.5l vehicles to correct the malfunction indicator lamp illumination. …
  14-01-054 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  P17 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2014
• Hyundai: to help protect battery from overcharging, an electrical power management feature to regulate alternator load, and places on engine to maximize efficiency. Model 2010-2012…
  TSB-14-01-028 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2014
• Hyundai: procedure information regarding the update software for 4wd of automatic transaxle electronic control unit (ecu) on some vehicles. Model 2010-2012 santa fe. *pe
  TSB-14-AT-009 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2014
• Hyundai: some vehicles, produced from 12/18/2012 to 04/24/2012, are subject to inspection and may need to be replaced. *js
  TSB-13-01-024 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-EE-002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2013
• Hyundai: information has been provided regarding procedure in repairing and replacing related part to transmission solenoid dtc for certain vehicles. Models 2010-2013 tucson, santa…
  TSB-13-AT-008 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2013
• Hyundai: the throttle control (etc) body, on some vehiicles, needs to be cleaned and procedural information is being provided, due to deposits found at valve-to-bore interface. Mod…
  TSB-13-FL-002 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2013
• Hyundai: due to an error in the internal control module read only memory, information is provided regarding the replacing of the pcm and a possible warranty claim. Models 2011-2013…
  TSB-13-FL-001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-BE-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-EE-001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  12-FL-008 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2012
• Hyundai: this bulletin provides information related to ecm software update of some 3.5l vehicles that may experience check engine light on. *js
  12-FL-004 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2012
• Hyundai: on certain vehicles, information has been provided regarding the replacement of the battery cable terminal(+). *pe
  TSB-11-01-068 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2011