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Service bulletins for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

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.

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

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5NP-J7X2Y-122017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to perform an underbody corrosion preventative service on certain 2011 ? 2014 MY Sonata previously or currently registered in Salt Belt States. Service Campaign 946 provides a procedure to perform the preventative measure.
5NP-H2D6P-122017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some Sonata (YF) vehicles may develop a condition with the separator plate in the middle of the heater box (Heater & Evaporator Assembly) becoming warped and may cause interference against one or more of the internal flaps that control air flow to the vents.
5NP-Z6H6Q-102017-10-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may experience a small oil leak from the electric oil pump (EOP) seals. If so, follow the Service Procedure in this bulletin to inspect and repair the oil seals between the transmission and EOP. No drivability issues are associated with this condition.
5NPH9L4R022017-09-22. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. Hyundai has launched a service campaign to inspect and if needed, repair the evaporative emissions canister and bracket on certain model year 2011? 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and 2012 ? 2016 Veloster vehicles. This campaign affects such vehicles registered in and operated in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Reason for this Service Campaign During winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads in the states noted above. Road salt and water can corrode the bracket holding the canister in place; as well as the seal within the canister. This can result in the need to replace these components and if necessary, the canister itself.
5NPU7G9E022017-09-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Some Veloster (FS) and Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may experience a check engine warning light ON with any of the following DTCs found stored: ? P0442 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Small Leak ? P0455 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Large Leak ? P0456 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Very Small Leak This bulletin provides the service procedure to inspect vehicles for a potential crack found at the evaporative canister insert nuts: ? If crack is not found at canister insert nut: Bracket Kit (includes bracket bolts & rubber washers) and Bolts (and a nut for FS) as listed in the Part Information table (page 2) are to be installed. ? If crack is confirmed at the canister insert nut: Replacement Canister Kit, Bolts (and a Nut for FS) as listed in the Parts Information table (pages 2-3) are to be installed.
5NP-E2C3Q-092017-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This bulletin provides information on how to return a Hyundai HEV/PHEV/EV/Fuel Cell Lithium Battery for proper disposal and safe environmental recycling using Hyundai?s authorized vendor Kinsbursky Brothers Inc. (KBI).
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-B3Q3X-072017-08-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This bulletin provides additional service procedures to assist the diagnosis of vehicles equipped with variable displacement A/C compressors that features an external control valve (ECV).
5NP-E9R9G-082017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first. Refer to the warranty and service parts information outlined in this bulletin whenever clock spring replacement is required.
5NP-Z2J3V-042017-08-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Some Veloster (FS) and Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may experience a check engine warning light ON with any of the following DTCs found stored: ? P0442 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Small Leak ? P0455 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Large Leak ? P0456 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Very Small Leak
5NP-V6X6R-042017-08-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. In some areas, a vehicle's underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the bottom exterior surfaces of specified underbody components. This bulletin describes the procedure to perform this preventative service on certain Sonata (YF) vehicles.
5NP-D4B5F-042017-08-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some Sonata (YF) vehicles may develop a condition with the separator plate in the middle of the heater box (Heater & Evaporator Assembly) becoming warped and may cause interference against one or more of the internal flaps that control air flow to the vents. This condition may result in HVAC system exhibiting abnormal noise from the heater box, difficulty to control the vented temperature, blocked airflow due to improper mode control, and/or airflow stuck in defrost mode.
5NP-F8M5G-032017-08-10. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the following vehicles: ? 2011-2014 Sonata (YFa), 2011-2014 Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) ? 2007-2015 Elantra (HD, MD/UD), 2009-2012 Elantra Touring (FD) The MDPS been extended to 10 years from the date of original delivery or the date of first use, or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. This warranty extension applies to all original and subsequent owners of the affected vehicles.
5NP-G5Z6W-032017-08-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 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. The warranty coverage for this coupling has been extended to 10 years from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. 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-E7A7T-032017-08-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. In some areas, a vehicle's underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the bottom exterior surfaces of specified underbody components. This bulletin describes the procedure to perform this preventative service on certain Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles.
5NP-B8H2Z-122017-01-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. IN SOME AREAS, A VEHICLE’S UNDERBODY MAY EXHIBIT CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT USAGE. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE, CAVITY WAX COATING IS APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SURFACES OF UNDERBODY COMPONENTS, AND AN UNDERCOATING SPRAY IS APPLIED TO THE BOTTOM EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SPECIFIED UNDERBODY COMPONENTS. THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO PERFORM THIS PREVENTATIVE SERVICE ON CERTAIN SONATA (YF) VEHICLES.
5NP-J2N7P-012017-01-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. SOME SONATA 2.0T (YF) AND SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T (AN) VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE OIL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY ONTO THE ENGINE UNDERCOVER DIRECTLY BENEATH THE HOSE.
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-S9D9P-102016-10-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT).
5NP-V6G6F-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.
5NP-U7X3S-092016-10-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. "HYUNDAI IS PROVIDING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE ENGINE “SHORT BLOCK “ASSEMBLY (CONSISTING OF THE ENGINE BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS, CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS, AND PISTONS) ON 2011–2014 SONATAS."
5NP-Q7S7E-092016-10-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 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-E9K5G-092016-09-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE TCU AND HCU SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR CERTAIN 2011~15 SONATA HYBRID (YF-HEV) VEHICLES WITH IMPROVED 100 MESH SOLENOIDS. THESE UPDATES MUST BE PERFORMED FOR THE PART NUMBERS SHOWN BELOW ONLY AFTER THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.

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