2016 Hyundai Sonata Technical Service Bulletins

231 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. 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.

• 10167260Oct 28, 2019Engine cooling. 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.
• 10167258Oct 28, 2019Engine 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 P132600.
• 10167763Oct 18, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains information regarding the clock display on certain Navigation (AVN 4.0) head units. This procedure is specifically for the clock date and time not displaying which started appearing around August 17, 2019. Other similar concerns which were opened before this date are a different root cause and will not be resolved by this information. An example of the clock concern is shown in the screenshot…
• 10167257Oct 18, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains information regarding the clock display on certain Navigation (AVN 4.0) head units. This procedure is specifically for the clock date and time not displaying which started appearing around August 17, 2019. Other similar concerns which were opened before this date are a different root cause and will not be resolved by this information. An example of the clock concern is shown in the screenshot…
• 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.
• 10167732Oct 2, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The warranty coverage for the panoramic sunroof moving glass 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.
• 10167213Oct 2, 2019Body and structure. The warranty coverage for the panoramic sunroof moving glass 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.
• 10165455Aug 12, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. 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
• 10163279Jun 4, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
• 10161751May 16, 2019Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance. This bulletin provides information for troubleshooting of the Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW/BSD) system whenever it exhibits Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C120B/D or C160A.
• 10160107Apr 22, 2019Equipment, 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 install a wire harness extension or replacement engine based on the inspection results.
• 10160106Apr 22, 2019Steering. This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
• 10160105Apr 22, 2019Engine, Equipment. Hyundai has refined the engine inspection for vehicles that experienced the Check Engine light with DTC P132600 to eliminate the interference caused by the wiring harness. As a result, we need the vehicles currently waiting for an engine replacement to be re-tested with the new software update using the GDS-mobile.
• 10160104Apr 22, 2019Engine. Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
• 10160098Apr 15, 2019Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot be removed or overwritten.
• 10158804Mar 15, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Hyundai has launched a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a knock sensor software update on applicable vehicles.
• 10158803Mar 13, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information on the serviceable parts for the outside mirror assembly. When diagnosing and repairing the outside mirror, do not replace the entire assembly. Refer to page 2 of this TSB for replacement of individual parts.
• 10158801Mar 13, 2019Equipment. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to update the display audio software on certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. Service Campaign T3Q provides a procedure to update the display audio software for blank home screen.
• 10154683Feb 18, 2019Fuel system. In a gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine, highly pressurized gasoline is injected via a common rail fuel line and injectors that deliver fuel directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder. In comparison, in a conventional multi-point fuel injection (MPI) engine, relatively low pressure gasoline is injected into the intake port of each cylinder. Due to high fuel pressures in a GDI system, servicing the…
• 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…
• 10152890Jan 23, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides the procedure to update the TCU (Transmission Control Unit) in certain vehicles (listed Below) when replacing the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with updated clutch material. This bulletin also provides a method of identifying transmissions with the updated F850 clutch material.
• 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…
• 10144430Aug 30, 2018Steering. On some Sonata (YF, LF), Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV, LF HEV), Santa Fe (NC), and Azera (HG) vehicles, a yoke noise may develop in the steering rack. This bulletin provides information on how to diagnose the yoke noise and replace the rack support yoke assembly.
• 10144433Aug 20, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). On certain Sonata (LF) vehicles, the left/right outside mirror may not actuate up/down and/or left/right. In these instances it is recommended to replace the outside mirror actuator only, not the entire outside mirror assembly.
• 10144435Aug 8, 2018Equipment. This bulletin describes the proper steps to identify and correct a symptom with a "Subscription Updated" or "Loading" pop-up message shown (intermittently) after every Head Unit boot up.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10138241Apr 6, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin describes the procedure to repair a condition with the radio changing bands/switching modes between AM>FM>SXM (intermittently) on its own.
• 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.
• 10129911Feb 20, 2018Body and structure. This bulletin provides the repair procedure to eliminate panoramic sunroof creaking noise originating from the panoramic moving glass seal.
• 10128596Jan 3, 2018Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). When towing a trailer with some LF/LF-HEV/LF-PHEV Sonatas or some AN/NC Santa Fe vehicles equipped with the Blind Spot Detection (BSD) feature, the trailer may interfere with the BSD system operation resulting in cancellation of the BSD operation. When this occurs, a ?BSD canceled? message is displayed in the vehicle?s instrument cluster. The ?BSD canceled? message remains on even if the customer manually disables…
• 10127010Dec 21, 2017Hybrid propulsion system. Some 2016-2017MY Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles may develop a Check Hybrid System Light On with the DTC P1BA7 DTC found stored in the Battery Management System (BMS).
• 10126995Dec 21, 2017Equipment. This bulletin describes the procedure to determine if the vehicle's head unit needs to be replaced as a result of a defect causing an echo when a phone call is answered via Apple CarPlay.
• 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.
• 10123304Oct 19, 2017Engine cooling. Some Sonata 2.0T (LFa) vehicles may experience deterioration of the air inlet hose near the turbo inlet. This may cause an air rushing noise and may cause potential damage to the turbo charger.
• 10123298Oct 19, 2017Engine cooling. Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the air intake hose on certain 2015-17MY Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.0L turbo engine. Service Campaign T2K provides a service procedure to replace the air intake hose.
• 10123305Oct 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the case to confirm the torque converter is fully installed in the transmission. If this is not done, the oil pump may be damaged.
• 10118671Sep 18, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Some Sonata Hybrid (LF HEV) vehicles may experience a small oil leak from the electric oil pump (EOP) seals. If so, follow the Service Procedure in this bulletin to inspect and repair the oil seals between the transmission and EOP. No drivability issues are associated with this condition.
• 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…
• 10115696Jun 27, 2017Electrical system. When towing a trailer with some LF/LF-HEV/LF-PHEV Sonatas or some AN/NC Santa Fe vehicles equipped with the Blind Spot Detection (BSD) feature, the trailer may interfere with the BSD system operation resulting in cancellation of the BSD operation. When this occurs, a ?BSD canceled? message is displayed in the vehicle?s instrument cluster. The ?BSD canceled? message remains on even if the customer manually disables…
• 10089601Dec 21, 2016Engine cooling. Some sonata 2.0t (yf) and santa fe sport 2.0t (an) vehicles may experience a slight leak from the oil feed hose assembly onto the engine undercover directly beneath the hose.
• 10089530Dec 12, 2016Equipment. Hyundai motor america is conducting a service campaign to inspect and if necessary replace the sd card on certain 2016-17 model year sonata and elantra vehicles. Service campaign t1m provides a procedure to inspect the sd card.
• 10089440Dec 12, 2016Equipment. "this bulletin describes the sd card inspection and replacement procedure for certain sonata and elantra navigation systems."
• 10089413Dec 8, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Certain 2015 and 2016 model year hyundai sonatas and 2016 sonata hybrids come equipped with an optional panoramic sunroof. The sunroof assembly incorporates a wind deflector to help reduce wind noise in the passenger compartment when the sunroof is open. If the wind deflector becomes partially detached from its mounting bracket while the sunroof is open, the deflector can interfere with the closing of the moveable…

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