Service bulletins for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
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.
175 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 19-01-005H | 2019-03-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE. The warranty coverage for the engine long block has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first, and is valid for original and subsequent owners. |
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| 19-01-006H | 2019-03-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and install a wire harness extension or replacement engine based on the inspection results. |
| 953 Dealer Best | 2019-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. Hyundai has developed a new engine monitoring technology called a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). The technology uses software innovations and leverages existing engine sensors to continuously monitor for symptoms that may precede an engine failure. Watch this video to learn more. The KSDS software continuously monitors engine vibrations for unusual patterns that develop as an engine connecting rod bearing wears abnormally that could later cause engine seizure. If vibrations caused by bearing wear start to occur, the malfunction indicator lamp will blink continuously, an audible chime will sound and the vehicle will be placed in a temporary engine protection mode with reduced power and acceleration. At that time, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P132600 will be recorded in the ECM. In addition, Hyundai will extend the warranty to 10 years and 120,000 miles (up from 100,000 miles) for original and subsequent owners of the covered vehicles for engine repairs needed because of excessive connecting rod bearing damage. |
| 19-01-002H-1 | 2019-03-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 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 abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will blink continuously, a chime will sound on certain vehicles, and the vehicle will be placed in Engine Protection Mode allowing the customer to drive to the nearest Hyundai dealer for diagnosis and repair. In addition, DTC P132600 will be recorded in the ECM. The vehicle can continue to be operated for a limited time in Engine Protection Mode, but it will accelerate slower and have a reduced maximum speed. Engine RPMs will be limited to approximately 1800-2000 RPM. |
| 5NP-H9R6R-02 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The software update installs a newly developed Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) that detects vibrations indicating the onset of excessive connecting rod bearing wear in the engine. The KSDS is designed to alert a vehicle driver at an early stage of bearing wear before the occurrence of engine damage. If vibrations caused by bearing wear start to occur, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will blink continuously, an audible chime will sound, and the vehicle will be placed in Limp Home Mode. At that time, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P132600, specific to the KSDS, will be recorded in the ECM. The vehicle can continue to be operated for a limited time in Limp Home Mode, but it will accelerate slowly and have a reduced maximum speed with RPMs limited to approximately 1800-2000 RPM. The update will be done free of charge to customers and will only involve the addition of the KSDS software update. |
| 5NP-E8E9D-02 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will blink continuously, a chime will sound on certain vehicles, and the vehicle will be placed in Limp Home Mode allowing the customer to drive to the nearest Hyundai dealer for diagnosis and repair. In addition, DTC P132600 will be recorded in the ECM. The vehicle can continue to be operated for a limited time in Limp Home Mode, but it will accelerate slower and have a reduced maximum speed. Engine RPMs will be limited to approximately 1800-2000 RPM. |
| 5NP-Y4N3B-08 | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin describes the procedure to diagnose the vehicle?s D-Audio unit as a result of the inability to set the clock or view it on the top of the screen. |
| 5NP-P4Y7D-08 | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. 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 input/output speed sensor and oil pressure harness. |
| 5NP-M5G2M-08 | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a complaint of ?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-C5F9C-08 | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 oil pressure harness. |
| 5NP-G7C2D-06 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin describes the procedure to determine if the vehicle?s display audio radio unit needs to be replaced as a result of the clock time inaccuracy (i.e. Resets overnight, loses/gains time). |
| 5NP-P5L7D-05 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT. 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-G7W3S-05 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. If a vehicle exhibits a harsh and/or delayed shift, follow the Service Procedure below to measure the shift engagement time. |
| 5NP-F6W6P-05 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS; EQUIPMENT. 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-A4C8N-03 | 2018-03-12. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. This TSB provides information on the headlight pattern changes on certain 2018 MY Sonata (LFa), Elantra (ADa)(AD), Elantra GT (PD), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Santa Fe (NC). |
| 5NP-T5B2D-02 | 2018-02-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin describes the procedure to determine if the vehicle?s head unit needs to be replaced as a result of the system frequently losing a Bluetooth connection with Apple iPhone devices. |
| 5NP-G7B2Q-02 | 2018-02-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. This bulletin describes the service procedure to replace the inhibitor switch. A possible symptom is Diagnostic Trouble Code P0705 (Transmission Range Sensor Circuit). |
| 5NP-F8K5A-02 | 2018-02-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hyundai Motor America is adding additional models to Service Campaign T2M. Service campaign T2M provides a service procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on certain 2017-18 Santa Fe Sport, 2017 Santa Fe, 2017-18 Tucson, 2017 Azera, 2017 Sonata, Sonata Hybrid & Plug-in. |
| 5NP-G8S6L-01 | 2018-01-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This bulletin describes the procedure to determine if the vehicle's navigation unit needs to be replaced as a result of the inability to set the clock or view it on the top of the screen. |
| 5NP-Y3H5F-12 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the inhibitor switch on certain 2017 Year Sonata, & 2017-18 Santa Fe Sport. Service Campaign T2M provides a service procedure to replace the inhibitor switch. |
| 5NP-Q9G9X-12 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin describes the service procedure to replace the inhibitor switch. A possible symptom is Diagnostic Trouble Code P0705 (Transmission Range Sensor Circuit). |
| 5NP-F8W2R-12 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the gear indicator lens cover on certain 2017-18 model years Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Service Campaign T2L provides a service procedure to replace the gear indicator lens cover. |
| 5NP-D4K7P-12 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the gear indicator lens cover on certain 2017-18 model years Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Service Campaign T2L provides a service procedure to replace the gear indicator lens cover. |
| 5NP-A2D2E-12 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin describes the procedure to update the Traction Control System (TCS) logic on some 2017-2018MY Santa Fe Sport (AN) 2.0T and Santa Fe (NC) 3.3L vehicles. This update helps reduce unnecessary TCS engagement during low speed / dry road acceleration. |
| 5NP-V3F8T-09 | 2017-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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 sensor circuit ? P0706 - Range switch range/performance ? P0707 - Range switch - open circuit ? P0708 - Range switch - short circuit or multiple inputs ? Symptoms: ? Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated ? 4th gear fail-safe ? No gear indication in cluster ? Intermittent no engine crank/no start in ?P? or ?N? with or without MIL or DTC. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.