Hyundai Santa FE 2007–2009 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 23-01-076H · NHTSA communication 10243322 · issued Sep 13, 2023
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2007–2009
model years
3
vehicle entries
Official summary
Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâ s valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system warning lamp and disablement of the charging system. If the vehicle is continually driven without recharging the battery, the engine will eventually shut off, increasing the risk of a crash. This bulletin outlines the procedures to inspect for T-joint leakage and install an oil protector to address this issue. The service procedure contained in TSB 23-01-076H (or latest version
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.