2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Technical Service Bulletins

33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11038798Oct 27, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded…
• 11038456Oct 7, 2026Engine. Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. All internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operation. Oil consumption rates may vary based on mileage, operating conditions, driving habits, and maintenance history.
• 11036205Aug 4, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Certain 2022 – 2025 model year Santa Cruz and 2022 – 2025 model year Tucson vehicles may have front wipers that do not return to the designated park position due to a loose wiper motor crank arm nut. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value.
• 11035139Jul 7, 2026Body and structure. Some Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may have a tonneau cover that does not latch or unlatch, does not retract properly, and/or has a v-gap that is present when closed. This may be due to a broken or missing clip on the underside of the tonneau cover. This bulletin provides instructions to inspect and, if necessary, repair the tonneau cover function using the Tonneau Cover Repair Kit or by replacing the tonneau handle…
• 11035138Jul 6, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some Tucson (NX4A and NX4M) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may have front wipers that do not return to the designated park position due to a loose wiper motor crank arm nut. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the wiper motor crank arm nut under this condition to 10 years / 100,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever comes first) and is valid for original and…
• 11035137Jul 6, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some Tucson (NX4A and NX4M) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may have front wipers that do not return to the designated park position due to a loose wiper motor crank arm nut. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the wiper motor crank arm nut under this condition to 10 years / 100,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever comes first) and is valid for original and…
• 11035136Jul 6, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some Tucson (NX4A and NX4M) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may have front wipers that do not return to the designated park position due to a loose wiper motor crank arm nut. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the wiper motor crank arm nut under this condition to 10 years / 100,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever comes first) and is valid for original and…
• 11033840Jun 5, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). The software update revises the touch point learning variation, improving drivability and judder symptoms. Some 8WDCTs (indicated by a new part number) received an updated clutch spring.
• 11033710May 27, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded…
• 11032523Apr 10, 2026Air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag…
• 11032522Apr 10, 2026Air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during…
• 11030324Mar 16, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Certain Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles equipped with 8-speed dual clutch transmissions (8DCT) may set one of the high pressure electric oil pump (HP EOP) DTCs listed below. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) with improved logic to address these DTCs and enhance operation of the 8DCT.
• 11029937Mar 3, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Some Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA, MX5A), and Sonata (DN8A) models may require replacement of the 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT) when the vehicle sets one of the high pressure electric oil pump (HP EOP) DTCs listed below. This bulletin provides instructions to replace the 8WDCT.
• 11029906Feb 25, 2026Forward collision avoidance, Exterior lighting, Lane departure. Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto-calibration range may be exceeded while driving: • If the front camera is not properly installed and is completely or partially detached.
• 11027055Jan 24, 2026Body and structure. Some Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may have a tonneau cover that does not latch or unlatch, retract properly, and/or have a v-gap is present when closed. This may be due to a broken or missing clip on the underside of the tonneau cover. This bulletin provides instructions to inspect and, if necessary, repair the tonneau cover function using the Tonneau Cover Repair Kit or replacing the tonneau handle & latch assembly.
• 11025955Nov 21, 2025Suspension. Some Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn rear self-leveling shock absorbers. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to identify the source of the noise and replace the rear shock absorbers on affected vehicles.
• 11025476Nov 6, 2025Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This 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…
• 11023692Sep 30, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this TSB.
• 11022125Aug 20, 2025Other or unknown. Certain Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit a condition where the tonneau cover does not retract properly and/or a V-Gap is present when closed. This may be due to a broken or missing clip on the underside of the tonneau cover. Follow the instructions in this TSB to inspect and, if necessary, repair the tonneau cover function using the Tonneau Cover Repair Kit.
• 11018870May 28, 2025Vehicle speed control. This letter communication is to educate owners around the use of the Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) feature.
• 11018876May 16, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update Improvements section in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB. The NAU website…
• 11018406May 13, 2025Other or unknown. This email communication is to educate owners around the use of the Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) feature.
• 11018575May 8, 2025Electrical system. Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.
• 11010978Nov 16, 2024Electrical system. Certain Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (MX5A), Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV), and Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may exhibit a display screen flickering or intermittently going blank. This may be due to the shield width of the coaxial cable being too wide, causing a loose connection. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to adjust the width of the shield using a supplied shield adjustment jig.
• 10253275Apr 9, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
• 10252356Mar 5, 2024Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions to inspect and repair certain Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles experiencing a condition where the tonneau cover does not retract properly and/or a V-Gap is present when closed.
• 10252355Mar 4, 2024Body and structure. This bulletin provides repair instructions for certain Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles exhibiting difficulty with the tonneau cover not opening (does not unlatch when unlocked and the handle is in the open position) or not closing (does not latch when pulled closed and the handle is in the closed position).
• 10251285Feb 14, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass.
• 10245586Nov 17, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Certain 2024MY Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit water intrusion in the front passenger cabin from improper sealing of the windshield glass. This bulletin provides the procedures to fill in the gap of the urethane seal between the body and windshield glass.
• 10245585Nov 17, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Certain 2024MY Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit water intrusion in the front passenger cabin from improper sealing of the windshield glass. TSB 23-01-085H-1 (or latest version) provides the procedures to fill in the gap of the urethane seal between the body and windshield glass.
• 10245006Nov 2, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Certain 2024MY Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit water intrusion in the front passenger cabin from improper sealing of the windshield glass. This bulletin provides the procedures to fill in the gap of the urethane seal between the body and windshield glass.
• 10245004Nov 2, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Certain 2024MY Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit water intrusion in the front passenger cabin from improper sealing of the windshield glass. TSB 23-01-085H provides the procedures to fill in the gap of the urethane seal between the body and windshield glass.
• 10247189Oct 13, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

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