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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

113 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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19-GI-006H2019-11-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
19-EM-001H2019-11-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides information regarding the changes in the timing chain and the crankshaft sprockets on certain Azera (HG), Santa Fe/Santa Fe XL (NC), Genesis (BH/DH), Genesis Coupe (BK), and G90 (HI) vehicles equipped with Lambda 3.3L / 3.8L GDI engines.
19-BD-007H2019-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. The warranty coverage for the panoramic sunroof moving glass 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.
19-AT-015H2019-09-30. 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
19-BR-001H-12019-08-19. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING. This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD). The rear wheel speed sensor is available as a separate service part from the rear wheel hub assembly. When appropriate, it is recommended to replace only the rear wheel speed sensor instead of the full assembly.
19-BR-001H(1)2019-07-29. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING. This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD). The rear wheel speed sensor is available as a separate service part from the rear wheel hub assembly. When appropriate, it is recommended to replace only the rear wheel speed sensor instead of the full assembly.
19-AT-012H2019-07-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
19-BE-010H2019-07-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information related to clearing all Diagnostic codes for vehicles equipped with the Blue Link system (Gen 1).
19-BE-009H2019-07-01. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. This bulletin provides information for troubleshooting of the Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW/BSD) system whenever it exhibits Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C120B/D or C160A.
19-ST-001H2019-05-20. Service bulletin. STEERING. This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
19-AT-009H2019-05-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides a procedure to improve the 1-2 shift quality when the transmission fluid is cold.
19-FL-003H2019-05-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot be removed or overwritten.
19-BE-004H2019-04-22. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; VISIBILITY. This bulletin provides information on the serviceable parts for the outside mirror assembly. When diagnosing and repairing the outside mirror, do not replace the entire assembly. Refer to page 2 of this TSB for replacement of individual parts.
5NP-B9V8T-092018-09-17. Service bulletin. STEERING. On some Sonata (YF, LF), Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV, LF HEV), Santa Fe (NC), and Azera (HG) vehicles, a yoke noise may develop in the steering rack. This bulletin provides information on how to diagnose the yoke noise and replace the rack support yoke assembly.
5NP-P5L7D-052018-05-21. 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-F6W6P-052018-05-21. 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-D2K8B-022018-02-12. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. When towing a trailer with some LF/LF-HEV/LF-PHEV Sonatas or some AN/NC Santa Fe vehicles equipped with the Blind Spot Detection (BSD) feature, the trailer may interfere with the BSD system operation resulting in cancellation of the BSD operation. When this occurs, a ?BSD canceled? message is displayed in the vehicle?s instrument cluster. The ?BSD canceled? message remains on even if the customer manually disables the BSD system, and may result in customer complaints. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the system software to turn off the ?BSD canceled? message when the BSD system is manually disabled.
5NP-Z6F3A-112017-11-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the case to confirm the torque converter is fully installed in the transmission. If this is not done, the oil pump may be damaged.
5NP-V3F8T-092017-09-14. 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.
5NP-P5G8M-032017-08-10. Service bulletin. STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning the steering wheel. This bulletin describes the service procedure to replace the coupling. Refer to the warranty and service parts information outlined in this bulletin whenever MDPS coupling replacement is required.
5NP-Q6G9Y-012017-01-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE OIL FEED PIPE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 2011-14MY SONATA AND 2013-16MY SANTA FE SPORT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L TURBO ENGINES. SERVICE CAMPAIGN T1N PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE OIL FEED PIPE ASSY.
5NP-D8L3J-012017-01-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; TRAILER HITCHES. THE 2017 SANTA FE (NC) AND 2016 – 2017 TUCSON (TL) ARE AVAILABLE WITH A GENUINE HYUNDAI TRAILER HITCH AND WIRING HARNESS. ON CERTAIN UNITS, WHEN THE TRAILER’S LIGHTING WIRING HARNESS IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE, THE TOW HITCH MODULE MAY MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN CONTINUOUS ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER’S BRAKE AND/OR TURN SIGNAL BULB(S). THIS CONDITION AFFECTS ONLY THE TRAILER’S LIGHTING; NOT THE VEHICLES. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE GENUINE HYUNDAI ACCESSORY TOW PACKAGE IS DRIVEN WITH A TRAILER, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TRAILER LIGHTS WOULD BE UNABLE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS. A FAILURE TO NOTIFY OTHER VEHICLES OF THE DRIVER’S INTENT COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
5NP-F8N6C-102016-10-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. "THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE UPDATE TO PREVENT AN INCREASE IN THE CATALYST TEMPERATURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WITH THE FOLLOWING DTC(S): H P0171 - SYSTEM TOO LEAN - BANK 1. H P0420 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM, BANK 1 - EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD. IN RARE CASES, THERE CAN BE A REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER IF THE CATALYST IS RESTRICTED."
5NP-B6E2P-102016-10-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. "THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET (ERASE) AND RELEARN THE PCM/TCM ADAPTIVE VALUES. AFTER THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THE PCM/TCM ADAPTIVE VALUES MUST BE RESET IN ORDER TO PROVIDE OPTIMUM SHIFT QUALITY. IF THE PROCEDURE IS NOT PERFORMED, THE TRANSMISSION MAY EXPERIENCE A SHIFT FLARE OR HARSH SHIFT. H REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OR PCM/TCM H REPROGRAM OR EXCHANGE A PCM/TCM FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE"
5NP-M6C8D-102016-10-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO VERIFY THAT THE FUSE AND JUMPER SETTINGS FOR THE REMOTE ENGINE START CONTROL MODULE ARE SET FOR THE APPLICABLE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY, HOW TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THESE SETTINGS.

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