Service bulletins for the 2018 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.
169 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 20-ST-001H-2 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. |
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| 20-ST-001H-1 | 2020-09-03. Service bulletin. STEERING:COLUMN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING:MOTOR/ACTUATOR. This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. |
| 20-BD-014H | 2020-08-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation. |
| 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 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. |
| 20-AT-018H | 2020-06-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 3. • Check Engine light on • DTC P0880/P088000 - TCM Power signal error open/short • Transmission stuck in 4th gear fail-safe • Harsh shift into Drive and Reverse |
| 20-AT-017H | 2020-06-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 4. • Check Engine light on • DTC P0880/P088000 - TCM Power signal error open/short • Transmission stuck in 4th gear fail-safe • Harsh shift into Reverse and Drive |
| 20-SS-002H(1) | 2020-06-06. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES. This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. |
| 20-BD-007H-1 | 2020-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products. |
| 20-EE-003H | 2020-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: • A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. • A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. |
| 20-AT-016H | 2020-05-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: |
| 20-AT-015H | 2020-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; 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 oil pressure harness. |
| 20-AT-012H | 2020-04-07. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. 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 input/output speed sensor and oil pressure harness. |
| 20-AT-011H | 2020-04-07. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. 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-BD-007H | 2020-04-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products. |
| 20-EE-002H(1) | 2020-04-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin describes the mandatory procedure to submit battery test data electronically for battery warranty claims by running the GDS Battery Claim App. The App must be run right after an incident battery is removed from the vehicle or after a battery charge is completed which qualifies for a warranty. It must be run at any time between RO open and close dates. |
| 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-AT-008H | 2020-03-07. 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-AT-007H | 2020-03-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; 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 solenoid and oil pressure harness. |
| 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. |
| 20-SS-001H | 2020-03-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years. |
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