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October 8, 2026 Service bulletin

Certain Palisade (LX2) and Santa Fe (NC) vehicles equipped with Lambda II 6-cylinder engines may exhibit...

Hyundai technical service bulletin 26-EM-017H TSB for 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade and 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL.

Bulletin number
26-EM-017H TSB
Component
Engine
Summary
Certain Palisade (LX2) and Santa Fe (NC) vehicles equipped with Lambda II 6-cylinder engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. 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.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,939 complaints in the engine category.

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