2010 Hyundai Sonata service bulletins & manufacturer communications

50 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata. 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 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
• 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 · issued Feb 14, 2024
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâ  s ownerâ  s manual. ï · Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or ot…
  21-AT-006H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 21, 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 · Tires · 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 · Equipment · issued Jul 14, 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 · Equipment · issued Apr 17, 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 · Electrical System · issued Apr 15, 2019
• Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the following vehicles: ? 2011-2014 Sonata (YFa), 2011-2014 Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV)…
  5NP-F8M5G-03 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 27, 2017
• This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-speed dry-type dual clutch transmission (dct).
  5NP-S9D9P-10 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 2, 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 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
• Hyundai models :sonata, elantra , genesis & genesis coupe: on certain vehicles the interior chrome plated door handles may wear due to consistent use. *lj
  15-01-005 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2015
• Hyundai: procedure information provided on symptoms and inspection of fuel level sender with certain symptoms. Models 2006-2011 sonata, 2012 genesis, 2010 tucson. *pe
  FIR-0909 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 9, 2013
• Hyundai: information regarding the inspection procedure for fuel level sender and symptoms of check engine light on, erratic or unresponsive fuel gauge or fuel gauge does not reach…
  TSB-13-FL-003 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 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-EE-001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  12-AT-023 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2012
• Hyundai: information provided regarding installation of inhibitor switch bracket to prevent shock when shifting vehicle to drive or reverse. Models 2010-11 tucson and 2009-10 sonat…
  TSB-12-01-021 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2012
• Hyundai: see document search button for owner letter. Procedure information regarding 18 in. Wheel vehicles for tracking diagnosis and repair. *pe updated 10/28/11. *pe
  TSB-11-01-027-1 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Aug 1, 2011
• Hyundai: information is provided for the ecu update for hev active air flap (aaf). *pe
  TSB-11-01-025 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2011
• Hyundai: all sonata hybrids. Brake bleeding procedure. *rm
  TSB-11-BR-002 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued May 1, 2011
• Hyundai: the procedure to update software on 2009-2010 sonata. Improves acceleration from a stop and deceleration on a cold engine. *rm
  11-AT-003 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2011
• Hyundai: a revised procedure for replacing the timing chain tensioners. *rm
  SB-10-EM-006 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2010
• Hyundai: alarm self activates; hood switch pad replacement. Vehicle alarm system may intermittently sound due to light contact of the hood switch pad with the hood switch. Provides…
  TSB-10-01-022 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2010
• Hyundai: automatic transaxle ecm and tcm update. Provides a procedure to update the ecm and tcm software to the most recent versions to revise-acceleration feel from a stop or belo…
  TSB-10-01-023 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2010
• Hyundai: label requirements for vehicle loading to comply with fmvss 110. Effective 6/2/08, fmvss 110 (fmvss 110) sets a threshold for correcting load capacity information indicate…
  TSB-10-GI-001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2010
• Hyundai: provides an inspection and repair procedure for s1 oxygen sensors to correct this condition. Some vehicles equipped with 3.3l engines may set dtc p0133 and/or p0153. *pe
  TSB-09-01-035 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2009
• Hyundai: ecm update. Provides a procedure to update the ecm software for manual transmission equipped vehicles to the most recent version. Verify the version of the ecm rom id befo…
  TSB-09-01-030 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2009
• Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may resul…
  TSB-09-AT-018 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2009
• Hyundai: ecm and tcm update. A procedure has been provided to update the pcm with the most recent calibration for vehicles with an automatic transaxles. *pe
  TSB-09-01-029 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2009