Service bulletins for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra
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.
133 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 26-EM-016H TSB | 2026-10-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. All internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operation, depending on driving conditions and mileage, and this procedure should only be performed when deemed necessary based on inspection and diagnosis of the vehicle as outlined in TSB 26-EM-015H, Engine Oil Consumption – Inspection & Repair Guidelines, or the latest revision. |
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| 26-EM-015H TSB | 2026-10-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. All internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operation. Oil consumption rates may vary based on mileage, operating conditions, driving habits, and maintenance history. Hyundai recommends following the prescribed maintenance schedule and periodically checking the engine oil level using the dipstick to maintain proper engine oil level. |
| 23-EM-005H | 2023-12-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services. |
| 22-EM-010H | 2022-08-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 replacement. |
| TXXKDBP | 2022-07-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Dealer Best Practice previously informed dealers of a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit known as Brown v. Hyundai Motor America et al., No. 2:18-cv-11249 (D.N.J.) (the “Action”). Customers affected by the proposed settlement have been informed of the settlement by mailed notice and email, and they may direct questions to dealers. |
| 22-EM-009H | 2022-07-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The Powertrain warranty coverage for the engine long block for damage related to a piston slap noise in the upper end of the engine as described in TSB 22-EM-007H has been extended. |
| 22-EM-007H | 2022-07-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect an engine exhibiting noise between the cylinder block and piston due to possible scuffing on one or more cylinder walls. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to inspect the engine and replace the engine long block along with service kit if scuffing is observed. |
| 21-EM-001H-1 | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect an engine exhibiting noise between the cylinder block and piston due to possible scuffing on one or more cylinder walls. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to inspect and replace the short engine assembly if scuffing is observed. |
| 21-EM-004H | 2021-04-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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-EM-003H | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. |
| 21-EM-002H | 2021-02-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The Powertrain warranty coverage for the engine short block, consisting of the engine block, crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons, for damage related to a piston slap noise in the upper end of the engine as described in TSB # 21-EM-001H has been extended. |
| 21-EM-001H | 2021-02-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect an engine exhibiting noise between the cylinder block and piston due to possible scuffing on one or more cylinder walls. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to inspect and replace the short engine assembly if scuffing is observed. |
| 19-AT-015H | 2019-09-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE. 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 oil pressure harness |
| 5NP-N6V2M-01 | 2018-01-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. This bulletin provides instructions related to an Electronic Control Module (ECM) software update to revise the fuel volume control logic. The ECM update is only emissions related. The update is for the applicable models listed below with SULEV emissions certifications only. |
| 5NPY3P6B02 | 2017-09-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to update the ECM on certain 2011-13 Elantra, 2013 Elantra GT and 2013 Elantra Coupe. Service Campaign T1R provides a service procedure to update the ECM. |
| 13-01-035 | 2016-05-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 12-EC-001 | 2016-03-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 12-EM-001-1 | 2016-03-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 13-01-035 | 2016-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| TSB-14-FL-006 | 2015-04-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. HYUNDAI: THE DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC IS REVISED FOR ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECM) AND OP CODE, THAT WAS UPDATED. MODEL 2011-13 ELANTRA. *PE |
| TSB-13-FL-006 | 2013-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. HYUNDAI: THE FOLLOWING DTCS P2096 POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN, P0301/2/3/4 CYLINDER 1/2/3/4 MISFIRE DETECTED, ON SOME VEHICLES, WILL BE REVISED THE LOGIC BY AN ECU UPDATE. MODELS 2011-2013 ELANTRA. *PE |
| TSB-13-FL-002 | 2013-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. 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. MODELS 2011-2013 ELANTRA, 2010-2013 GENESIS COUPE, 2010-2013 SANTA FE, 2006-2013 SONATA, 2010-2013 TUCSON. *PE |
| TSB-11-01-069 | 2012-01-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. HYUNDAI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEATER PIPE FITTING WILL BE REPLACE IF COOLANT LEAKAGE IS FOUND COMING FROM CYLINDER BLOCK AFTER INSPECTION. *PE |
| TSB-11-01-053 | 2011-12-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. HYUNDAI: A REVISED PART FOR THE HLA (HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTERS) AFTER INSPECTION AND IF NECESSARY, HAVE THEM REPLACED, ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE PROCEDURE PROVIDED. *PE |
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