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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

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

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26-01-081H DCS2026-10-14. Service campaign. ENGINE. Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), andTucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may experience intake air line freezing and Exhaust GasRecirculation (EGR) valve corrosion due to excessive condensation accumulating within the EGR system.This condition can lead to drivability concerns related to the following DTCs: - P040400: (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit Range) - P049D00: (EGR 'A' Control Position Exceeded Learning Limit) - P047100: (Exhaust Pressure Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance) - P012800: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature below Thermostat Regulation Temperature) - P262B00: (Control Module Power Off Timer Performance) - P050C00: Cold Start Engine Coolant Temperature Performance - P1DFD00: (EVAP System Purge Pump Target Speed) - P2DFD00: (EVAP System Purge Pump Performance) - P112000: (Inlet Metering Valve – Malfunction) - P033500: (Crankshaft Position Sensor A)
26-EM-016H TSB2026-10-14. 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 TSB2026-10-13. 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.
26-01-081H TSB2026-10-09. Service campaign. ENGINE. Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may experience intake air line freezing and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve corrosion due to excessive condensation accumulating within the EGR system. This condition can lead to drivability concerns related to the following DTCs: • P040400: (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit Range) • P049D00: (EGR 'A' Control Position Exceeded Learning Limit) • P047100: (Exhaust Pressure Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance) • P012800: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature below Thermostat Regulation Temperature) • P262B00: (Control Module Power Off Timer Performance) • P050C00: Cold Start Engine Coolant Temperature Performance • P1DFD00: (EVAP System Purge Pump Target Speed) • P2DFD00: (EVAP System Purge Pump Performance) • P112000: (Inlet Metering Valve – Malfunction) • P033500: (Crankshaft Position Sensor A) The bulletin below provides instructions to perform a software update for the Engine Control Module (ECM).
26-01-081H DN2026-10-09. Service campaign. ENGINE. Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may experience intake air line freezing and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve corrosion due to excessive condensation accumulating within the EGR system. This condition can lead to drivability concerns related to the following DTCs: • P040400: (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit Range) • P049D00: (EGR 'A' Control Position Exceeded Learning Limit) • P047100: (Exhaust Pressure Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance) • P012800: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature below Thermostat Regulation Temperature) • P262B00: (Control Module Power Off Timer Performance) • P050C00: Cold Start Engine Coolant Temperature Performance • P1DFD00: (EVAP System Purge Pump Target Speed) • P2DFD00: (EVAP System Purge Pump Performance) • P112000: (Inlet Metering Valve – Malfunction) • P033500: (Crankshaft Position Sensor A)
26-EE-003H TSB2026-04-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
26-EM-005H TSB2026-02-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Some Santa Fe (TMA) vehicles may have DTCs P218100, P2181F0, and/or P2181F1 (Cooling System Performance) set in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), resulting in an illuminated Check Engine warning lamp. Follow the procedure in this TSB to replace the Integrated Thermal Management (ITM) module and update both the Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) if applicable. Follow the flowchart in this TSB to update the appropriate modules.
25-01-065H TSB2025-10-01. Service campaign. ENGINE. Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a restricted coolant flow condition, which may be accompanied by a warning message (e.g., Coolant Supplement, Refill Inverter Coolant) in the cluster. No related DTCs are stored, and coolant level is normal in the reservoir tank. The coolant flow may be restricted by debris, causing abnormally high Electric Water Pump (EWP) speed. This TSB contains instructions for confirming high RPMs in the EWP, then using the Coolant Flushing Equipment Set to flush and clean debris from the various cooling system circuits. The existing blue coolant, Electric Vehicle Battery System Coolant (BSC-2), will be used to flush the system. Then the coolant will be replaced with new pink coolant (LLC-10).
25-EM-002H TSB2025-06-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Certain 2020-2022MY Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles equipped with the 1.6T-GDI Gamma II HEV engine may experience an engine oil leak originating from the Continuous Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) Actuator Oil Seal. Follow the service procedure below to replace the CVVD Oil Seal.
24-FL-004H2024-12-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for 2021-2023MY Santa Fe (TMa) vehicles to improve operation of the Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system. Under certain circumstances the vehicle may not restart after the ISG system has engaged and requires a manual restart due to the lack of intake manifold pressure recovery.
24-EM-001H2024-08-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Certain 20-22MY Sonata (DN8a), 21-23MY Santa Fe (TMa), and 22-23MY Tucson (NX4a) vehicles may experience a warning lamp illumination for a diagnostic trouble code P2181 that is related to the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM). Follow the service procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the ITM.
23-EM-005H2023-12-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-AT-009H2023-08-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POSITION/LIMIT SENSOR/SWITCH. If you are servicing an 8-speed DCT front-wheel-drive vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. • DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: ➢ P070500 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction ➢ P070512 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction ➢ P070514 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction ➢ P07051C - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction ➢ P070600 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance ➢ P070661 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance ➢ P070696 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance • SYMPTOMS: ➢ Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated ➢ 5th gear fail-safe ➢ Intermittently won’t shift into D or R ➢ Intermittently won’t shift out of P ➢ Intermittent ly no engine crank in “P” or “
23-01-052H-12023-08-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides information related to the cleaning of the cooling system and coolant change to address the following problem: • “Refill Inverter Coolant” warning light displayed on the cluster • No DTC’s present • Normal level of coolant in Inverter Reservoir Tank • Measured EWP Speed > 2,800 RPM The cause of the warning light is due to increased EWP Speed due to poor flow of coolant inside the cooling circuit. The coolant in the system will be discharged and any foreign substances in the circuit will be flushed out with new coolant added in the end. A new reservoir cap label will be added.
23-FL-002H-12023-07-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the GDI injector(s) in certain 21-23MY Sonata, 21-22MY Santa Fe, certain 22MY Santa Cruz, and certain 21-23MY Tucson equipped with 2.5L GDI engines with one or more misfire DTC(s) due to internally leaking GDI injector(s)
23-EE-007H2023-05-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV) and Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) vehicles to improve the following DTC and symptoms:
23-AT-003H2023-05-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a “Check Engine” light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the service procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness.
23-FL-002H2023-04-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the GDI injector(s) in certain 21-23MY Sonata, 21-22MY Santa Fe, certain 22MY Santa Cruz, and certain MY21-23 Tucson equipped with 2.5L GDI engines with one or more misfire DTC(s) due to internally leaking GDI injector(s).
23-FL-001H2023-03-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) / Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV) vehicles to revise the following DTC logic: • P1441(PCSV rear and hose missing) • P1A77(HSG Belt slip) • P00B7(Excessive ITM motor operating current) • P2118 (ETC target position failure) • P0401 (EGR gas flow insufficient) • P0236 (Turbocharger boost sensor range abnormal) • P0299 (Turbocharger boost pressure too low)
22-FL-002H2022-11-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the GDI injector(s) in certain 21-22MY Sonata, Santa Fe, and certain 22MY Santa Cruz, and Tucson equipped with 2.5L GDI engines with one or more misfire DTC(s) due to internally leaking GDI injector(s).
22-AT-010H2022-08-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; 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 Service Procedure and replace the valve body internal harness and the input/output speed sensor.
22-EM-010H2022-08-05. 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.
22-AT-006H2022-06-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); POWER TRAIN. 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 input/output speed sensor and harness.
22-01-018H2022-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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-012H2022-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. Certain vehicles listed below equipped with 2.5T turbo engines may have a misassembled check valve for the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system, resulting in engine oil entering the intake and contaminating the air cleaner. This bulletin describes the procedure to clean the air intake system and replace the PCV check valve and air cleaner.

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