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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| 22-01-023H-1 | 2022-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine and/or update the engine ECU software (if new ROM is available) based on the inspection results. |
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| DBPT3G | 2022-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. This Dealer Best Practice outlines the service procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results, as well as related warranty coverage for the conditions outlined above. |
| DBP966 | 2022-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Hyundai is conducting a service 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. |
| DBPT6G | 2022-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine and/or update the engine ECU software (if new ROM is available) based on the inspection results. |
| 22-01-023H | 2022-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine and/or update the engine ECU software (if new ROM is available) based on the inspection results. |
| 22-01-028H | 2022-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. |
| 22-EM-001H | 2022-02-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. The warranty coverage for engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty and is valid for original and subsequent owners. |
| 21-01-023H-4 | 2022-02-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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. |
| DBP966 | 2022-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Hyundai is conducting a service 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. |
| T3GDBP20211103 | 2021-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 P1326. |
| 21-01-066H | 2021-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Applicable vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit Abnormal Noise or No Crank/No Start condition. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results. |
| 21-AT-014H | 2021-09-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. Certain vehicles (listed below) equipped with 7-speed Double Clutch Transmissions (DCT) may exhibit abnormal vibration at low speeds. This bulletin outlines the procedures for diagnosing clutch judder, updating the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) with revised logic, and/or replacing the Double Clutch. |
| 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-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-BR-002H | 2021-04-07. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. |
| 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-BR-002H | 2020-12-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area. |
| 20-SS-004H | 2020-12-08. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES. This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the “Tire Balance Data Sheet” must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin. |
| 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-AT-025H | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides the procedure to update the TCU for vehicles that may exhibit a hesitation at acceleration particularly from a rolling stop condition. This update optimizes the TCU torque control logic. |
| 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. |
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