# Service bulletins for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

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.

101 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [26\-EM\-016H TSB](/bulletins/11038458.md), 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.
- [26\-EM\-015H TSB](/bulletins/11038456.md), 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.
- [DTN DL](/bulletins/11032523.md), 2026-05-08, Other: AIR BAGS. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration \(NHTSA\) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s\-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. \(DTN\). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non\-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during deployment, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to metal fragments entering the vehicle cabin. To date, Hyundai is aware of three people who have died while driving a Hyundai vehicle with one of these substandard replacement airbag inflators that deployed in what likely would have been a survivable crash. NHTSA has issued a public advisory urging vehicle owners and service professionals to have vehicles inspected if there is reason to believe that a non\-genuine replacement airbag may have been installed. Vehicles with salvage or rebuilt titles, prior airbag deployments, or unknown repair histories may present a higher risk. NHTSA strongly cautions against self\-inspection by vehicle owners and recommends inspection by trained technicians.
- [DTN DCS](/bulletins/11032522.md), 2026-05-08, Other: AIR BAGS. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration \(NHTSA\) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. \(DTN\), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached announcement, provided by NHTSA, for more details.
- [26\-01\-033H TSB](/bulletins/11030331.md), 2026-03-31, Warranty extension: ENGINE. This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22\-01\-023H\-2 \(DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement\) or the latest version.
- [26\-01\-033H DN](/bulletins/11030330.md), 2026-03-30, Warranty extension: ENGINE. This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22\-01\-023H \(DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement\) or the latest version.
- [25\-BD\-012H TSB](/bulletins/11025476.md), 2025-11-12, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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 TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- [24\-01\-068H](/bulletins/11006829.md), 2024-09-03, Service campaign: ENGINE. Hyundai is conducting a 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, 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.
- [24\-01\-009H\-1](/bulletins/11000788.md), 2024-06-04, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America \(“HMA”\) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer \(called the “Class Vehicles”\) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with an anti\-theft device called an engine immobilizer, that make them susceptible to theft and damage. Class Vehicles manufactured without an engine immobilizer have traditional “turn\-key\-to\-start” ignition systems.
- [24\-01\-009H\-1](/bulletins/11000314.md), 2024-05-23, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America \(“HMA”\) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer \(called the “Class Vehicles”\) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with an anti\-theft device called an engine immobilizer, that make them susceptible to theft and damage. Class Vehicles manufactured without an engine immobilizer have traditional “turn\-key\-to\-start” ignition systems.
- [24\-BD\-001H](/bulletins/10251285.md), 2024-03-05, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY/WIPER. 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 a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.
- [24\-01\-009H](/bulletins/10251282.md), 2024-03-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI\-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE. Hyundai has launched an anti\-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign \(Campaign 993\), combined with an anti\-theft steering wheel lock campaign \(Campaign P32\), and anti\-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign \(Campaign 9A5\) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011\-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. Campaign 9A8 has also been released to provide a revised software update to certain 2018 model year Elantra vehicles. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software under Campaign 993, Hyundai is offering customers an anti\-theft ignition cylinder protector to be installed on their vehicle. This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock anti\-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealerships.
- [24\-01\-009H](/bulletins/10251275.md), 2024-03-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICES. Hyundai has launched an anti\-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign \(Campaign 993\), combined with an anti\-theft steering wheel lock campaign \(Campaign P32\), and anti\-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign \(Campaign 9A5\) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011\-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software \(Campaign 993\), Hyundai is offering customers an anti\-theft ignition cylinder protector to be installed on their vehicle. This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock anti\-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealers.
- [23\-01\-014H\-6](/bulletins/10249707.md), 2024-02-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hyundai has launched an anti\-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign \(Campaign 993\), combined with an anti\-theft steering wheel lock campaign \(Campaign P32\), and anti\-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign \(Campaign 9A5\) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011\-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software \(Campaign 993\), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer \(Campaign P32\). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock ant\-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealers.
- [24\-01\-007H](/bulletins/10249702.md), 2024-02-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI\-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to install a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and installation of two anti\-theft decals on the front windows.
- [23\-01\-014H\-6](/bulletins/10247611.md), 2023-12-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hyundai has launched an anti\-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign \(Campaign 993\), combined with an anti\-theft steering wheel lock campaign \(Campaign P32\), and anti\-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign \(Campaign 9A5\) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011\-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software \(Campaign 993\), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer \(Campaign P32\). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the immobilizer software upgrade, window decals and steering wheel lock ant\-theft solutions available from HMA through Hyundai dealers.
- [23\-01\-092H\-1](/bulletins/10247608.md), 2023-12-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to install a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and installation of two anti\-theft decals on the front windows.
- [23\-EM\-005H](/bulletins/10247189.md), 2023-12-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- [23\-01\-055H\-1](/bulletins/10244994.md), 2023-11-07, Service bulletin: STEERING. Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 – 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti\-theft software. This bulletin describes the procedure to provide the steering wheel locks to customers on the dealership service drive.
- [22\-01\-023H\-2](/bulletins/10240082.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. A class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America \(“HMA”\) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles \(“Class Vehicles”\) were manufactured, marketed, sold, and/or leased with an engine defect that can result in sudden engine seizure, stalling, engine failure, and in some circumstances, engine fire, and that some owners and lessees of Class Vehicles have been improperly denied repairs under warranty. Neither HMA nor Hyundai Motor Company have been found liable for any of the claims alleged in the lawsuit. The parties have instead reached a voluntary settlement \(the “Settlement”\) to avoid lengthy litigation and to provide owners of Class Vehicles certain benefits.
- [23\-01\-055H](/bulletins/10238383.md), 2023-07-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. Hyundai has launched an anti\-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign \(Campaign 993\), combined with an anti\-theft steering wheel lock campaign \(Campaign P32\), in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011\-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be updated with the software \(Campaign 993\), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer \(Campaign P32\).
- [23\-01\-055H](/bulletins/10238381.md), 2023-07-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 – 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti\-theft software. This bulletin describes the procedure to provide the steering wheel locks to customers on the dealership service drive.
- [23\-BD\-007H](/bulletins/10235566.md), 2023-05-04, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. 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.
- [23\-BD\-002H](/bulletins/10230904.md), 2023-02-02, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY. 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 TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- [22\-01\-023H\-2](/bulletins/10227320.md), 2022-12-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\):SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain vehicles may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise, or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. This Dealer Best Practice outlines the service process to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results, as well as related warranty coverage for the conditions outlined above.

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