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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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20-AT-008H2020-03-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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.
20-01-004H - The2020-03-07. 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.
20-01-006H2020-03-07. 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 Dea2020-03-07. 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.
20-01-003H2020-02-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2016 - 2017 model year Sonata LF HEV vehicles contain a Power Relay Assembly. The PRA is equipped with a main relay and High Voltage Cable, which in some instances may have a loose connection. If the vehicle continues to operate in this condition, a loose connection could cause a no start condition or a Check Engine and Hybrid Warning Light On with either or both of these DTCs stored: DTC P1B77 High Voltage Battery Precharging Fault DTC P1990 Oil Pump Unit Input High Voltage Wiring Line Open This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the PRA, High Voltage Cable, and main relays and replace them if necessary.
Campaign T4M Dea2020-02-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hyundai is conducting a Service Campaign to inspect the Power Relay Assembly, High Voltage Cable, and main relays and replace them if necessary. The affected vehicles include: Certain 2016-2017MY Sonata Hybrid (LF HEV) vehicles Hyundai is initiating this action to ensure the quality of its vehicles and the continued satisfaction of Hyundai customers.
20-BE-001H2020-02-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
19-AT-024H2019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
19-01-006H-42019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 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 install a wire harness extension and/or replacement engine based on the inspection results.
19-01-002H-42019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. 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 Dea2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. 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.
Campaign T3G Dea2019-11-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P132600.
19-EE-001H-12019-08-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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 Intl. (KBI).
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-EE-003H2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. The following summarizes the service procedures for Lithium Battery replacement:
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-HC-001H2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. If you are servicing a Sonata Hybrid with the symptoms and DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure on Page 2.
Campaign 953 ECM2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hyundai has launched a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a knock sensor software update on applicable vehicles.
953 Dealer Best2019-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. 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) P132600 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.
5NP-M7Z5K-022019-02-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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-U8A5U-062018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to update the OBC(On Board Charger)software on certain 2016-17 model year Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. Service Campaign T2Z provides a service procedure to update the OBC software.
5NP-N2H7S-062018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin provides information related to an OBC (On Board Charger) software update for Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (LF PHEV) vehicles.
5NP-Q3Q2Y-052018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin describes the procedure to repair a condition with the radio changing bands/switching modes between AM>FM>SXM (intermittently) on its own.
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-A5H5K-112017-11-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If you are servicing a Sonata Hybrid with any of the warning messages or comments listed below, follow the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. ? Hybrid Warning Message was illuminated ? Dash displayed a message: ?Check Hybrid System, Turn off engine? ? Diagnostic Trouble Code P0705 ? Transmission range sensor circuit

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