2001 Hyundai Santa FE Technical Service Bulletins

51 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE. 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.

• 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…
• 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.
• 10247189Oct 13, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
• 10235566Apr 24, 2023Body and structure. Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.
• 10230904Jan 30, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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…
• 10217251Jul 28, 2022Engine cooling. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
• 10217258Jul 14, 2022Tires. Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1…
• 10196546May 21, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle’s owner’s manual.  Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions.  Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.
• 10190044Mar 30, 2021Equipment, 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.
• 10190038Mar 23, 2021Brakes, Equipment. This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
• 10189989Mar 10, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
• 10183963Nov 30, 2020Brakes. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
• 10183960Nov 19, 2020Tires, Wheels. 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.
• 10178175Jul 14, 2020Exterior lighting, Equipment. 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…
• 10176182May 6, 2020Tires, Wheels. This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
• 10176178May 1, 2020Equipment. This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
• 10174808Apr 23, 2020Electrical 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.
• 10174807Apr 17, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
• 10173546Mar 23, 2020Equipment. This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
• 10172142Feb 5, 2020Suspension. 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.
• 10170883Jan 16, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
• 10169370Nov 4, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane departure. The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the…
• 10167253Oct 14, 2019Equipment. This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
• 10128154Dec 1, 2017Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.
• 10128153Dec 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.
• 10128119Dec 1, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.
• 10128118Dec 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.
• 10067807Oct 24, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060631Oct 16, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10016149Nov 1, 2009Engine cooling. Ata solenoid diagnostic codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Supersedes tsb# 0540006 to include dtc descriptions in september 10. *sc updated 3/5/10.
• 10032908Oct 1, 2009Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated; transaxle held in 3rd gear fail safe.
• 10030984Jul 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). An improperly adjusted or improperly operating range switch may result in the above mentioned conditions. Malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated; impossible engine start in p or n.
• 10025083May 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed upshift or downshift - gds analysis.
• 10024542Mar 1, 2008Other or unknown. Trailer hitch wiring harness replacement procedure (campaign 082).
• 10023646Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes p0715, p0716, p0717, p07120, p0721 and p0722.
• 10022618Aug 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed engagement into drive or reverse.
• 10022202Jun 1, 2007Body and structure. Tailgate garnish contacts the tailgate. Procedures to repair if contact has occured.
• 10020912Dec 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) list.
• 10020878Dec 1, 2006Engine cooling. Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis.
• 10019637Mar 1, 2006Brakes. Abs pump self-check noise.
• 10015866Dec 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
• 10018734Nov 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Reprograms are available for automatic transaxle driveability issues. Technet times. Hyundai.
• 10018184Aug 1, 2005Electrical system. Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
• 10016154Aug 1, 2005Engine cooling. Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes p0715, p0717, p0720, p0721, p0722.
• 10017611Jun 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Ata solenoid diagnostic codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0756, p0770.
• 10016301Jun 1, 2005Vehicle speed control. Electronic throttle system (ets) diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) update.
• 10015864Jun 1, 2005Brakes. Abs pump self check noise. Also included: 2003-2005 model xg and 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005 model santa fe.
• 10015327Feb 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Transfer case air breather vent hose.
• 10011111Aug 4, 2004Engine cooling. Drivability conditions.
• 10014323Aug 1, 2004Equipment. Fd46xg poly alkylen glycol (pag) oil specifications for air conditioning component replacement.

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