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Service bulletins for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

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.

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

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5NP-D8E5P-032018-03-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the evaporator temperature sensor and update the ECM software on certain 2016-17MY Tucson vehicles. Service Campaign T2U provides a service procedure to replace the evaporator temperature sensor and update the ECM software.
5NP-X7Y4J-122017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin provides the procedure to update both the ECM (Engine Control Module) and the TCM (Transmission Control Module) on some 2016 and 2017 Hyundai Tucsons equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). The update will address: ? A slight hesitation at low speeds that can be experienced in certain driving conditions. This update improves the low speed engine and transmission response. ? Malfunction indicator light illuminated with DTC P0128 - Coolant Thermostat - Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature.
5NP-R6T4X-122017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Hyundai Motor America conducted Recall 149 to update the DCT Control Logic on certain 2016 Model Year Tucson 1.6L vehicles. Recall 149 (16-01-038-01) provides an updated procedure to update the TCU and ECM software. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a revision to Recall to update both the TCU and ECM.
5NP-P9A3V-122017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Eco, Sport, and Limited trim 2016 Hyundai Tucsons are equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). In specific operating conditions, the transmission clutch application logic can result in a delayed engagement when accelerating from a stop. If the accelerator pedal is steadily depressed for approximately 1.5 to 2 seconds, the vehicle will begin to accelerate and normal driving is resumed. However, if the accelerator pedal is repeatedly cycled, the vehicle will not accelerate. The inability to move the vehicle in traffic may increase the risk of a crash. Also accompanying with the software are updates for the following: ? A slight hesitation at low speeds that can be experienced in certain driving conditions. This update improves the low speed engine and transmission response. ? Malfunction indicator light illuminated with DTC P0128 - Coolant Thermostat - Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature.
5NP-P8N9N-122017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to update both the ECM (Engine Control Module) and the TCM (Transmission Control Module) on certain 2016-17MY Model Year Tucson equipped with DCT. Service Campaign T1B provides a procedure to update the ECM and TCM.
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-B6N5A-042017-08-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). This bulletin provides the procedure to update both the ECM (Engine Control Module) and the TCM (Transmission Control Module) on some 2016 and 2017 Hyundai Tucsons equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). The update will address: ? A slight hesitation at low speeds that can be experienced in certain driving conditions. This update improves the low speed engine and transmission response. ? Malfunction indicator light illuminated with DTC P0128 - Coolant Thermostat - Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature.
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-P9D5W-102016-10-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. "HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING RECALL 149 TO UPDATE THE TCU SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 2016 MODEL YEAR TUCSON 1.6L VEHICLES. RECALL 149 PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO UPDATE THE TCU SOFTWARE."
5NP-W4D3B-092016-10-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. "DURING RECENT REWORK AT A PORT FACILITY, THE BATTERY TERMINALS AND BATTERY MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN SECURED PROPERLY. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO VERIFY THE BATTERY TERMINAL AND BATTERY MOUNTING BRACKET TORQUE."
5NP-B3N9F-092016-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR NEW SOFTWARE TO UPDATE THE NAVIGATION AND DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO FEATURE. THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO TRANSFER THE UPDATE SOFTWARE TO A STORAGE DRIVE (USB OR SD CARD) AND PERFORM THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INTO THE AUDIO SYSTEM.
5NP-V4K9Q-092016-09-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO VERIFY THE BATTERY TERMINAL AND BATTERY MOUNTING BRACKET TORQUE ON CERTAIN 2016 MODEL YEAR TUCSON VEHICLES. SERVICE CAMPAIGN TCC PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO VERIFY THE TERMINAL AND BRACKET TORQUE.
16-01-0192016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. BATTERY TERMINAL AND MOUNTING BRACKET INSPECTION (SERVICE CAMPAIGN TCC) Description: During recent rework at a port facility, the battery terminals and battery mounting bracket bolts might not have been secured properly. This bulletin provides the procedure to verify the battery terminal and battery mounting bracket torque.
SB-15-01-0382016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
16-BE-0012016-06-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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