Service bulletins for the 2015 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.
303 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 21-01-023H-2 | 2021-10-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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. |
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| 964DBP | 2021-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER. 2011-2015MY Sonata Hybrid (YFE) vehicles Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system may exceed its capacity in certain situations. This campaign provides information on the procedures to install an Auxiliary Canister to increase the ORVR system capacity. There are no drivability concerns associated with this condition. |
| 21-EM-009H | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to Electric Waste Gate Actuator (EWGA) equipped vehicles listed below. Refer to the applicable Engine Control / Fuel System sections in the Shop Manual, and then follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin whenever a vehicle with the following symptom(s) are being diagnosed: ➢ Check Engine Light illumination with EWGA related DTC. ➢ Intermittently high/low turbocharger boost pressures. ➢ Abnormal noise from the turbocharger. ➢ Reduced engine power. |
| 21-FL-002H | 2021-07-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain 2011 2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles (YF HEV) may experience a check engine light illumination with an Evaporative System (EVAP) leakage related DTC P0442 Small Leak, P0455 Large Leak, or P0456 Very Small Leak stored. Salt particulate deposits can form inside the Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) sensor, which may cause intermittent operation, prompting the check engine light illumination and DTC P0442, P0455, or P0456. |
| 21-EM-008H | 2021-07-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to Variable Charge Motion Controllers (VCM) equipped in the applicable vehicles listed below. This bulletin also provides information on the use of the Service Kit for 2.4L equipped engines, which enables replacing the VCM Lever Arm without replacing the complete Intake Manifold Assembly. Refer to the applicable Engine Control / Fuel System sections in the Shop Manual, and then follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin whenever a vehicle with the following symptom(s) are being diagnosed: • Check Engine Light illumination with VCM related DTC. • Unstable engine RPM and reduced engine power. • Abnormal noise from the intake manifold whenever engine RPM is raised from idle speed. |
| 21-01-035H | 2021-07-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain 2011 2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles (YF HEV) may experience check engine light illumination with Evaporative System (EVAP) leakage related DTC P0442 Small Leak, P0455 Large Leak or P0456 Very Small Leak stored. These conditions primarily occur in the California coastal areas that are subject to marine layer cloud cover. Salt particulate deposit can form inside the Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) sensor which may cause intermittent operation prompting the DTC P0442, P0455 or P0456 and check engine light illumination. This bulletin provides the procedure to install a new Air Filter Kit with an updated filter to help prevent entry of the salt particulates. In addition, replace NVLD sensor if DTC P0442, P0455 or P0456 is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM). |
| 21-EM-004H | 2021-04-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps. |
| 21-EM-003H | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. |
| 21-01-002H | 2021-02-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The warranty coverage for the engine long block for engine repairs or replacement related to connecting rod bearing damage as described in Campaign T3G (Seized and/or BCT No Pass Result Only) 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. Please refer to TSB # 20-01-024H-2 (or latest revision) for applicable part numbers and labor ops. |
| 20-01-024H-2 | 2021-01-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results. Consult the Hyundai Warranty Policy & Procedures and the below chart to determine New or Reman engine usage. |
| 20-01-004H-3 | 2021-01-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. 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 replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results. |
| 20-01-024H-1 | 2020-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. 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 replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results. Consult the Hyundai Warranty Policy & Procedures and the below chart to determine New or Reman engine usage. |
| 20-01-004H-2 | 2020-12-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results. |
| 20-01-037H | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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. |
| TXXI Dealer Best | 2020-08-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. This Dealer Best Practice intends to inform dealers of a proposed settlement (“Settlement”) for a class action lawsuit filed against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”). Beginning in July 2020, customers affected by the proposed settlement will begin becoming informed of the settlement by mailed notice and email, and they may direct questions to dealers. Please go to HyundaiThetaEngineSettlement.com for full details. In addition, customer questions can also be directed to 1-866-944-7620 (Monday to Friday 7am-5pm PST). |
| Campaign TWW Dea | 2020-07-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service campaign provides instructions to update both the ECM (Engine Control Module) and the TCM (Transmission Control Module) to improve the shift quality of the DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) for these vehicles. |
| 20-01-025H | 2020-07-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides the procedure to update both the ECM (Engine Control Module) and the TCM (Transmission Control Module) on certain 2015-2017 Hyundai Sonatas equipped with 1.6L turbo engine 7-speed DCT Transmission. |
| Campaign T3G Dea | 2020-07-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedures on TSB #20-01-004H-1 (supersedes TSB #20-01-004H) to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results. |
| 20-01-004H-1 | 2020-07-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; 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 replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results. |
| 20-01-024H | 2020-07-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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 replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results. Consult the Hyundai Warranty Policy & Procedures and the below chart to determine New or Reman engine usage. |
| Campaign T3G DBP | 2020-03-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedures on TSB #20-01-004H (supersedes TSB #19-01-006H-4) rotate the crankshaft, perform the bearing inspection (if crankshaft does rotate) and/or replace the engine based on the crankshaft/bearing inspection results. |
| 20-01-004H - The | 2020-03-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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 replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results. |
| 20-01-006H | 2020-03-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; 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 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. |
| Campaign 953 Dea | 2020-03-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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) P1326 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. |
| 19-01-005H-1 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. 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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