2018 Hyundai Santa FE SportService bulletins
2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Technical Service Bulletins
176 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. 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.
- 10154682Feb 15, 2019Engine. Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedure on TSB #19-01-006H (supersedes TSB# 18-01-032-2) to inspect the vehicle and install a wire harness extension or replacement engine based on the inspection results.
- 10154681Feb 15, 2019Engine. 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.
- 10154680Feb 15, 2019Engine. 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 or replacement engine based on the inspection results.
- 10154679Feb 15, 2019Electrical system, 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…
- 10154674Feb 7, 2019Engine. 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…
- 10152889Jan 17, 2019Equipment. The software update installs a newly developed Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) that detects vibrations indicating the onset of excessive connecting rod bearing wear in the engine. The KSDS is designed to alert a vehicle driver at an early stage of bearing wear before the occurrence of engine damage. If vibrations caused by bearing wear start to occur, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will blink…
- 10152825Jan 10, 2019Engine 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 Limp Home Mode allowing the customer to drive to the…
- 10143795Jul 24, 2018Equipment. This bulletin describes the procedure to diagnose the vehicle?s D-Audio unit as a result of the inability to set the clock or view it on the top of the screen.
- 10143794Jul 18, 2018Engine. 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.
- 10143791Jul 18, 2018Engine cooling. 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.
- 10143793Jul 10, 2018Engine cooling. If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a complaint of ?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.
- 10140445May 22, 2018Equipment. This bulletin describes the procedure to determine if the vehicle?s display audio radio unit needs to be replaced as a result of the clock time inaccuracy (i.e. Resets overnight, loses/gains time).
- 10138235Apr 30, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition.
- 10138240Apr 6, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the GDS as shown in the Service Procedure to measure shift engagement time.
- 10138237Apr 2, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. If a vehicle exhibits a harsh and/or delayed shift, follow the Service Procedure below to measure the shift engagement time.
- 10129908Feb 7, 2018Exterior lighting. This TSB provides information on the headlight pattern changes on certain 2018 MY Sonata (LFa), Elantra (ADa)(AD), Elantra GT (PD), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Santa Fe (NC).
- 10128599Jan 8, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin describes the service procedure to replace the inhibitor switch. A possible symptom is Diagnostic Trouble Code P0705 (Transmission Range Sensor Circuit).
- 10128598Jan 8, 2018Electrical system. Hyundai Motor America is adding additional models to Service Campaign T2M. Service campaign T2M provides a service procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on certain 2017-18 Santa Fe Sport, 2017 Santa Fe, 2017-18 Tucson, 2017 Azera, 2017 Sonata, Sonata Hybrid & Plug-in.
- 10128603Jan 3, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin describes the procedure to determine if the vehicle?s head unit needs to be replaced as a result of the system frequently losing a Bluetooth connection with Apple iPhone devices.
- 10126998Dec 20, 2017Equipment. This bulletin describes the procedure to determine if the vehicle's navigation unit needs to be replaced as a result of the inability to set the clock or view it on the top of the screen.
- 10125177Nov 14, 2017Electrical system. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the inhibitor switch on certain 2017 Year Sonata, & 2017-18 Santa Fe Sport. Service Campaign T2M provides a service procedure to replace the inhibitor switch.
- 10125171Nov 14, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin describes the service procedure to replace the inhibitor switch. A possible symptom is Diagnostic Trouble Code P0705 (Transmission Range Sensor Circuit).
- 10125167Nov 2, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the gear indicator lens cover on certain 2017-18 model years Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Service Campaign T2L provides a service procedure to replace the gear indicator lens cover.
- 10125164Nov 2, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the gear indicator lens cover on certain 2017-18 model years Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Service Campaign T2L provides a service procedure to replace the gear indicator lens cover.
- 10125159Nov 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin describes the procedure to update the Traction Control System (TCS) logic on some 2017-2018MY Santa Fe Sport (AN) 2.0T and Santa Fe (NC) 3.3L vehicles. This update helps reduce unnecessary TCS engagement during low speed / dry road acceleration.
- 10117373Aug 3, 2017Equipment. 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…
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.