2023 Hyundai Sonata TSBs
52 Technical Service Bulletins across 9 categories
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Engine
23 bulletinsSome vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption.
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This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. All internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operation, depending on driving conditions and mileage, and this procedure should only be performed when deemed necessary based on inspection and diagnosis of the vehicle as outlined in TSB 26-EM-015H, Engine Oil Consumption Inspection & Repair Guidelines, or the latest revision.
Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption.
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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. Hyundai recommends following the prescribed maintenance schedule and periodically checking the engine oil level using the dipstick to maintain proper engine oil level.
Some Sonata (DN8, DN8A) vehicles may have DTCs P218100, P2181F0, and/or P2181F1 (Cooling System Performance) set in the...
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Engine Control Module, resulting in an illuminated Check Engine warning lamp. Follow the procedure in this TSB to replace the Integrated Thermal Management (ITM) module and update both the Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) if applicable. Follow the flowchart in this TSB to update the appropriate modules.
Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L GDI Theta III engine (non-Turbo) may exhibit one or more misfire DTCs due to the GDI...
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fuel injectors leaking internally. This may be caused by internal filter breakage in the injector. Follow the procedure in this TSB to replace all 4 injectors on affected vehicles, using the kit in the Parts Information section.
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear...
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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 during normal driving operation.
Certain Sonata (DN8) and Sonata (DN8A) vehicles may experience issues with the air conditioning due to damaged wiring in the engine room junction box.
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This bulletin provides instructions to replace the multi-fuse, reroute the damaged wiring using the blower wiring kit, and replace the fuse label.
Certain Sonata (DN8) and Sonata (DN8A) vehicles may experience issues with the air conditioning due to damaged wiring in the engine room junction box.
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This bulletin provides instructions to replace the multi-fuse, reroute the damaged wiring using the blower wiring kit, and replace the fuse label.
Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L GDI Theta III engine (non-Turbo) may exhibit one or more misfire DTCs due to the GDI injectors leaking internally.
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This may be caused by internal filter breakage in the injector. Follow the procedure in this TSB to replace all 4 injectors on affected vehicles, using the kit in the Parts Information section.
Certain 2021-2023MY Sonata (DN8) and 2020-2022MY Sonata (DN8A) vehicles may have DTC P0451 stored in the ECU.
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Follow this bulletin to inspect the check valve, fuel pump cover and fuel tank, and update the ECU. If necessary, replace the check valve and/or fuel tank based on inspection results. The ECU Upgrade contains a revised DTC P14EE00 which supersedes P0451.
The subject vehicles may have Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0451 stored in the ECU, which could cause the Check Engine...
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Lamp to come on.
Certain 2021-2023MY Sonata (DN8) and 2020-2022MY Sonata (DN8A) vehicles may have DTC P0451 stored in the ECU.
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Follow this bulletin to inspect the check valve, fuel pump cover and fuel tank, and update the ECU. If necessary, replace the check valve and/or fuel tank based on inspection results.
This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) and/or the Transmission Control Module...
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(TCM) for 2020-2023MY Sonata (DN8/DN8a) vehicles to improve operation of the Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system. Under certain circumstances the vehicle may not restart after the ISG system has engaged and requires a manual restart due to the lack of intake manifold pressure recovery.
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC...
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or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: P070500 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P070512 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P070514 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P07051C - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P070600 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance P070661 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance P070696 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance SYMPTOMS: Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated 5th gear fail-safe Intermittently wont shift into D or R Intermittently wont shift out of Park Intermittent ly no engine cr ank/n o start in P or N with or without MIL or DTC.
This bulletin outlines changes to the service procedure regarding the replacement of 8-speed wet dual clutch...
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transmissions (8WDCT) and associated transmission control unit (TCU). These changes only apply to vehicles equipped with Theta 2.5T engines. Certain transmissions (indicated by a new part number) have received an improved clutch spring. The correct TCU software update must be matched with the correct corresponding 8WDCT hardware, otherwise drivability concerns may occur.
If you are servicing an 8-speed DCT front-wheel-drive vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the...
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Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: P070500 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P070512 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P070514 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P07051C - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P070600 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance P070661 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance P070696 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance SYMPTOMS: Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated 5th gear fail-safe Intermittently wont shift into D or R Intermittently wont shift out of P Intermittent ly no engine crank in P or
This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the GDI injector(s) in certain 21-23MY Sonata, 21-22MY Santa Fe,...
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certain 22MY Santa Cruz, and certain 21-23MY Tucson equipped with 2.5L GDI engines with one or more misfire DTC(s) due to internally leaking GDI injector(s)
This bulletin provides the procedure to repair poor pin tension at joint connector JE102 in certain Sonata (1.6 T-GDI...
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engine) with one or more DTC.
This bulletin provides the procedure to repair poor pin tension at joint connector JE202 in certain Sonata (2.5L GDI...
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engine) with one or more DTC.
If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the...
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service procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness.
This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the GDI injector(s) in certain 21-23MY Sonata, 21-22MY Santa Fe,...
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certain 22MY Santa Cruz, and certain MY21-23 Tucson equipped with 2.5L GDI engines with one or more misfire DTC(s) due to internally leaking GDI injector(s).
This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software update for Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles to revise the...
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logic for the following DTC : DTC P00B7 Engine Coolant Flow Low/Performance
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear...
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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 during normal driving operation.
Infotainment
9 bulletinsThis bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st...
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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 via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB.
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update.
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The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this TSB.
A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide...
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system.
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update.
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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 is https://update.hyundai.com/US/EN/navigationUpdate. For certain models equipped with a relevant Bluelink package, the software may be downloaded and applied via OTA update.
A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide...
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system.
A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide...
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system.
Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently...
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when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully on the cluster along with a warning sound. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to update the AVN software to resolve this condition.
A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide...
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system.
Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently...
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when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully on the cluster along with a warning sound. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to update the AVN software to resolve this condition.
Transmission
8 bulletinsThis bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles...
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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. The correct TCU software update must be matched with the correct corresponding 8WDCT hardware, otherwise, drivability concerns may occur. This service procedure should be performed prior to any 8WDCT replacements done for drivability/judder concerns.
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC...
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(transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation.
This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for certain vehicles...
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equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmissions (8WDCT) that improves the touch point learning variation. Certain 8WDCTs (indicated by a new part number) received an improved clutch spring. The correct TCU software update must be matched with the correct corresponding 8WDCT hardware, otherwise drivability concerns may occur.
This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation.
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If you are servicing a vehicle with any symptoms listed below or DTCs (listed on Page 2) , follow the Service Procedure on Page 3. SYMPTOMS: Shifter System Malfunction displayed in the cluster Wont shift into or out of gear or wont shift out of Park Incorrect gear display in cluster and/or wont start
This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundais Navigation Updates page.
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The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous version. As a countermeasure, an update with a frame skip logic has been added to resolve the data congestion with Google Maps.
If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC...
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or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.
This bulletin provides service procedures to prevent possible moisture intrusion of the HP EOP (High Flow Electric Oil...
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Pump) connector when servicing the 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). If moisture enters the HF EOP connector, this can result in corrosion and insufficient connection of the terminals.
Electrical
4 bulletinsSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather.
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This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
Certain 2021-2023MY Sonata (DN8) and 2020-2022MY Sonata (DN8A) vehicles may have Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0451...
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(also known as DTC P14EE00) stored in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The California Air Resources Board has determined that these vehicles may be releasing air pollutants which exceed Federal and California standards.
Certain 2021-2023MY Sonata (DN8) and 2020-2022MY Sonata (DN8A) vehicles may have Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0451...
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stored in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The California Air Resources Board has determined that these vehicles may be releasing air pollutants which exceed Federal and California standards.
This bulletin is issued to provide the extended battery diagnosis procedure using GDS-M.
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This battery diagnosis function displays the various battery-related faults such as: Internal short circuit Battery deterioration Malfunction of electronic parts Insufficient battery charge Normal battery Charging defect Battery diagnosis uses the battery sensor history saved for the last 30 days and ICU diagnostic communication to track battery state of charge (SOC) and current parasitic draw history.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
3 bulletinsSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions.
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This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizons communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions.
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This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are experiencing issues with remote commands, or other Bluelink services, please see the instructions below to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions.
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This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizons communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.
Air Bags & Safety
2 bulletinsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous...
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drivers-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 replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during deployment, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to metal fragments entering the vehicle cabin. To date, Hyundai is aware of three people who have died while driving a Hyundai vehicle with one of these substandard replacement airbag inflators that deployed in what likely would have been a survivable crash. NHTSA has issued a public advisory urging vehicle owners and service professionals to have vehicles inspected if there is reason to believe that a non-genuine replacement airbag may have been installed. Vehicles with salvage or rebuilt titles, prior airbag deployments, or unknown repair histories may present a higher risk. NHTSA strongly cautions against self-inspection by vehicle owners and recommends inspection by trained technicians.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous,...
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counterfeit driverside 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 noncertified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached announcement, provided by NHTSA, for more details.
Lighting
1 bulletinSome 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC...
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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. In case of excessive changes affecting the vehicle's balance (e.g., loading excessively heavy cargo in a specific location of the vehicle, or significant under-inflation of the tires). Specific road conditions affecting the vehicle's balance (e.g., excessive road crown) This TSB provides instructions on how to service the vehicle when the front camera related warning light(s) are triggered due to system out of calibration (DTC_C272246).
Suspension
1 bulletinThis bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models.
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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. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.
Body & Paint
1 bulletinHyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships.
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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.