2012 Hyundai Sonata technical service bulletins
183 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, including 5 warranty extensions.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the...
- The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the...
- Inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/deformation of the rear combination housing lamps
- Inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/deformation of the rear combination housing lamps
- Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger...
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method...
- Hyundai has settled a class action lawsuit that alleges that certain Hyundai and Kia Class Vehicles...
- A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided
- A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided
- This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector...
- In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc...
- Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service...
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model...
- This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with...
- This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover...
- Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined...
- This bulletin provides the service procedure to: 1) Upgrade the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body...
- Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined...
- Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer
- This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- Some models from service campaign 993 (IBU/BCM Software Update and Decals Application) equipped with the...
- Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships
- Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993) in response...
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- Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for...
- Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise or no...
- Applicable vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp...
- The warranty coverage for engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction...
- The warranty coverage for engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction...
- This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to Electric...
- The warranty coverage for certain Theta II engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage...
- Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that...
- This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing
- This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- The warranty coverage for the engine long block for engine repairs or replacement related to connecting...
- Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp...
- Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp...
- This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake...
- This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration...
- The warranty coverage for the engine long block has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the...
- This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering...
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the...
- This Dealer Best Practice intends to inform dealers of a proposed settlement (“Settlement”) for a class...
- Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp...
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service...
- This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and...
- This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior...
- This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: • A Battery SOC alert
- The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following...
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a “Check Engine” light on and one or more of the DTC...
- This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using...
- Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp...
- Hyundai has developed a new engine monitoring technology called a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS)....
- Engine and engine cooling
- This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best...
- This bulletin provides information to assist with ordering the correct part when replacing a tail lamp...
- This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection...
- This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC...
- If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown...
- If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to...
- The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed...
- Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that...
- Hyundai has developed a new engine monitoring technology called a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS)....
- Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp...
- This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured...
- The warranty coverage for the panoramic sunroof moving glass has been extended to 10 years or 120,000...
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC...
- In an effort to support customers to keep their vehicle maintenance up to date, Hyundai will be providing...
- This bulletin provides information related to clearing all Diagnostic codes for vehicles equipped with the...
- Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L engines that may...
- Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp...
- This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the...
- Hyundai has launched a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a knock sensor software update on...
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- In a gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine, highly pressurized gasoline is injected via a common rail...
- Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp...
- The warranty coverage for the front coil springs has been extended to 10 years from the date of original...
- The software update installs a newly developed Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) that detects...
- Hyundai has launched a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a knock sensor software update on the...
- On some Sonata (YF, LF), Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV, LF HEV), Santa Fe (NC), and Azera (HG) vehicles, a yoke...
- The warranty coverage for the brake pedal stopper has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage...
- The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park
- If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the GDS as shown in the Service...
- Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the case to...
- If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to...
- The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the...
- This bulletin provides additional service procedures to assist the diagnosis of vehicles equipped with...
- In some areas, a vehicle's underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage
- Condition with the separator plate in the middle of the heater box (Heater & Evaporator Assembly) becoming...
- The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over...
- Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the...
- Hyundai motor america is conducting a service campaign to replace the oil feed pipe assembly on certain...
- Some sonata 2.0T (YF) and santa fe sport 2.0T (AN) vehicles may experience a slight leak from the oil feed...
- In some areas, a vehicles underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. as a precautionary...
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- Condition with the separator plate in the middle of the heater box (Heater & Evaporator Assembly) becoming...
- This bulletin provides information related to the engine control module (ECM) software update to prevent...
- This bulletin describes the procedure to verify that the fuse and jumper settings for the remote engine...
- This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-SPEED dry-type dual...
- The PCM or TCM contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal...
- The shift lever on some 6-SPEED vehicles may intermittently not shift out of park
- This bulletin provides warranty extension information regarding the engine short block assembly...
- Hyundai is providing an extended warranty for the engine short block assembly (consisting of the engine...
- The following vehicles are equipped with a 6-SPEED automatic transmission
- Automatic transaxle (6-SPEED) atm fluid level check
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Hyundai: related information, on some vehicles, with a certain type of engine, and engine control module...
- Hyundai: procedures and diagnosis information is provided, on some vehicles, regarding electric oil pump...
- Issues with a minor clicking or thud type noise when turning the steering wheel
- Rear lower control arms needs replacing on sonata, (hybrid,azera) vehicles
- Hyundai: procedure information provided on symptoms and inspection of fuel level sender with certain symptoms
- Hybrid: information being provided in regards to replacing the lower rear control arms, on certain...
- Hyundai: information regarding the inspection procedure for fuel level sender and symptoms of check engine...
- Hyundai: the throttle control (ETC) body, on some vehiicles, needs to be cleaned and procedural...
- Hyundai: information has been provided regarding procedure in repairing and replacing related part to...
- Hyundai: due to an error in the internal control module read only memory, information is provided...
- Hyundai: information being provided for replacement of rear center seat belt assembly in vehicle.
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