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Service bulletin 20-01-045H

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10185414
Published by NHTSA2021-01-09
Manufacturer's number20-01-045H
Manufacturer's date2020-12-02
NHTSA componentEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA's summary

This bulletin describes the procedure to identify and program certain Sonata vehicles Rear Corner Radars from the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) modules to enable the Safe Exit Assist (SEA) warning feature.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories

Vehicles listed
HYUNDAI SONATA2021

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20217912021-12-27. Structure

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
23-BE-007H2023-08-02. Service bulletin. This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundai’s Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous version. As a countermeasure, an update with a frame skip logic has been added to resolve the data congestion with Google Maps.
23-BD-007H2023-05-04. Service bulletin. 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, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.
Certain vehicles2022-04-08. Service bulletin. If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a “Check Engine” light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the harness with an integrated oil temperature sensor.
22-01-018H2022-03-08. Service bulletin. Certain 2020-22MY Sonata (DN8a) and 2021-22MY Santa Fe (TMa) vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine may exhibit a MIL with DTC(s): • P2074: Mass Airflow Sensor Plausibility • P2074F0: Manifold Absolute Pressure/Mass Air Flow - Throttle Position Correlation at Lower Load • P2074F1: Manifold Absolute Pressure/Mass Air Flow - Throttle Position Correlation at Medium or High Load Secondary DTC(s) below may also be stored: • C136081: ESP Irreversible Error • C161308: CAN Signal Error EMS • C161386: CAN Signal Error EMS • C169381: Blind-Spot Collision Warning – CAN signal failure - ESC • C174181: ESC Not Available VSM (Check ESC) • C183586: CAN Message Failure ESC/IEB Vehicles diagnosed with DTC(s) may also experience reduced engine performance and limited power reduction mode. The ECM software revises the logic to accurately detect the amount of air the engine is receiving.
21-EM-004H2021-04-07. Service bulletin. 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 Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
21-BR-002H2021-04-07. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-EM-003H2021-04-06. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-BE-002H2021-03-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin describes the procedure to update the radio software to help reduce the disconnection occurrences.
20-BD-020H2021-01-09. Service bulletin. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the front door module assembly if the front door window cannot close or the door regulator cables are separated from the regulator track.