Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 Sonata are official communications between Hyundai & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning the steering wheel. Read More »
Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the following vehicles: ? 2011-2014 Sonata (YFa), 2011-2014 Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) ? 2007-2015 Elantra (HD, MD/UD), 2009-2012 Elantra ... Read More »
The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning the steering wheel. Read More »
WEBDCS: RECALL 143 ? 2011 Sonata ? Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Control Unit Cover Unit Replacement - Remedy Not Yet Available Identification Read More »
HYBRID: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED IN REGARDS TO REPLACING THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARMS, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO BEING LOCATED AND REGISTERED IN SALT BELT AREAS. MODELS 2011-2013 SONATA, 2011-2012 SONATA HYBRID, 2012 AZERA. Read More »
HYBRID: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED IN REGARDS TO REPLACING THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARMS, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO BEING LOCATED AND REGISTERED IN SALT BELT AREAS. MODELS 2011-2013 SONATA, 2011-2012 SONATA HYBRID, 2012 AZERA. Read More »
HYUNDAI: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, TRANSAXLE HELD IN THIRD GEAR, AND TROUBLE CODES STORED. THIS IS CAUSED BY INCORRECT INPUT AND OUTPUT SPEED SENSORS. *RM Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE UPDATE TO PREVENT AN INCREASE IN THE CATALYST TEMPERATURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WITH THE FOLLOWING ... Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES WARRANTY EXTENSION INFORMATION REGARDING THE ENGINE SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY (CONSISTING OF THE ENGINE BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS, CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS, AND PISTONS) ON 2011-2014MY SONATA (YF) VEHICLES ... Read More »
"HYUNDAI IS PROVIDING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE ENGINE ?SHORT BLOCK ?ASSEMBLY (CONSISTING OF THE ENGINE BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS, CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS, AND PISTONS) ON 2011?2014 SONATAS. Read More »
HYUNDAI: FOR SOME VEHICLES, PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS IS PROVIDED, RELATING TO UPDATING ECM SOFTWARE TO COMPLY WITH EMISSIONS REGULATIONS. MODEL 2011 SONATA (SULEV). *PE Read More »
HYUNDAI: DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED OR IMPROPERLY OPERATING INHIBITOR SWITCH (RANGE SWITCH), ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTED IN RANGE SWITCH SENSOR CIRCUIT (P0705), OPEN CIRCUIT (P0707), SWITCH RANGE/PERFORMANCE (P0706), SHORT CIRCUIT OR ... Read More »
HYUNDAI: THE THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) BODY, ON SOME VEHIICLES, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED, DUE TO DEPOSITS FOUND AT VALVE-TO-BORE INTERFACE. Read More »
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE OIL FEED PIPE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 2011-14MY SONATA AND 2013-16MY SANTA FE SPORT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L TURBO ENGINES. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
HYUNDAI: INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FUEL LEVEL SENDER AND SYMPTOMS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ERRATIC OR UNRESPONSIVE FUEL GAUGE OR FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REACH FULL LEVEL AFTER FILLING UP. Read More »
HYUNDAI: PROCEDURE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON SYMPTOMS AND INSPECTION OF FUEL LEVEL SENDER WITH CERTAIN SYMPTOMS. MODELS 2006-2011 SONATA, 2012 GENESIS, 2010 TUCSON. *PE Read More »
HYUNDAI: THE THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) BODY, ON SOME VEHIICLES, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED, DUE TO DEPOSITS FOUND AT VALVE-TO-BORE INTERFACE. Read More »
HYUNDAI: INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FUEL LEVEL SENDER AND SYMPTOMS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ERRATIC OR UNRESPONSIVE FUEL GAUGE OR FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REACH FULL LEVEL AFTER FILLING UP. Read More »
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (6-SPEED) ATM FLUID LEVEL CHECK Description: The following vehicles are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Read More »
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. Read More »
HYUNDAI: DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED OR IMPROPERLY OPERATING INHIBITOR SWITCH (RANGE SWITCH), ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTED IN RANGE SWITCH SENSOR CIRCUIT (P0705), OPEN CIRCUIT (P0707), SWITCH RANGE/PERFORMANCE (P0706), SHORT CIRCUIT OR ... Read More »
HYUNDAI: INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURE IN REPAIRING AND REPLACING RELATED PART TO TRANSMISSION SOLENOID DTC FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. Read More »
HYUNDAI: AFTER VEHICLE IS SHIFTED TO PARK, THE BUTTON OR IGNITION KEY BUTTON IS TURNED OFF, THE ACCESSORY POWER REMAINS ON. MODEL 2011 SONATA. *PE Read More »
HYUNDAI: ATM INPUT AND OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR DTC P0717, P0721 AND P0722. DO NOT REPLACE TRANSMISSION FOR THE DTC. INSTEAD, FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE AND REPLACE THE RELATED PART. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL AZERA MODEL YEAR 2012. Read More »
HYUNDAI: OPERATION OF THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID MAY LEAD TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRANSAXLE HELD IN 4TH GEAR SAFE, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »
"THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE. Read More »
HYUNDAI: DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACING OF THE PCM AND A POSSIBLE WARRANTY CLAIM. Read More »
HYUNDAI: THE REPLACEMENT AND/OR INSTALLATION OF THE A/C (AIR CONDITIONER) OUTPUT CONNECTOR, DC INPUT CONNECTOR AND THE HPCU (HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL UNIT) INTER-LOCK CONNECTORS IS PROVIDED IN THE BULLETIN. Read More »
"THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE. Read More »
HYUNDAI: PROCEDURE IF A VOLTAGE BATTERY IS DISCHARGED AT A FAST RATE DUE TO AN ABNORMALLY HIGH RATE FROM AN EMPTY FUEL TANK OR MALFUNCTION OF THE SYSTEM. 2011 SONATA. *RM Read More »
THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO VERIFY THAT THE FUSE AND JUMPER SETTINGS FOR THE REMOTE ENGINE START CONTROL MODULE ARE SET FOR THE APPLICABLE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY, HOW TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THESE SETTINGS. Read More »
HYUNDAI: INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURE IN REPAIRING AND REPLACING RELATED PART TO TRANSMISSION SOLENOID DTC FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. Read More »
HYUNDAI: IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS ROUTING; PUSH BUTTON START. PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING AND REPAIRING WIRING HARNESS CONTACT TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKETS AND A SPRING ON A STEERING COLUMN LEVER. Read More »
HYUNDAI: IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS ROUTING (TA8). PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING AND REPAIRING WIRING HARNESS CONTACT TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKETS AND A SPRING ON A STEERING COLUMN LEVER. Read More »
HYUNDAI: IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS ROUTING; PUSH BUTTON START. PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING AND REPAIRING WIRING HARNESS CONTACT TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKETS AND A SPRING ON A STEERING COLUMN LEVER. Read More »
HYUNDAI: IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS ROUTING (TA8). PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING AND REPAIRING WIRING HARNESS CONTACT TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKETS AND A SPRING ON A STEERING COLUMN LEVER. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE UPDATE TO PREVENT AN INCREASE IN THE CATALYST TEMPERATURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WITH THE FOLLOWING ... Read More »
HYUNDAI: FOR SOME VEHICLES, PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS IS PROVIDED, RELATING TO UPDATING ECM SOFTWARE TO COMPLY WITH EMISSIONS REGULATIONS. MODEL 2011 SONATA (SULEV). *PE Read More »
HYUNDAI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE UPDATE INFORMATION RELATING TO SIX CONTROLLERS: ECM, TCM, HCU, MCU, BMS AND LDC IS BEING PROVIDED. *PE UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE Read More »
HYUNDAI: WHEN DRIVEN ON UNEVEN OR ROUGH ROADS THERE IS A CREEK NOISE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER AREA AND THERE IS A REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR IT. *RM Read More »
In some areas, a vehicle's underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the ... Read More »
IN SOME AREAS, A VEHICLE?S UNDERBODY MAY EXHIBIT CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT USAGE. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE, CAVITY WAX COATING IS APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SURFACES OF UNDERBODY COMPONENTS, AND AN UNDERCOATING SPRAY IS APPLIED TO THE ... Read More »
HYUNDAI MODELS :SONATA, ELANTRA , GENESIS & GENESIS COUPE: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE INTERIOR CHROME PLATED DOOR HANDLES MAY WEAR DUE TO CONSISTENT USE. *LJ Read More »
HYUNDAI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. PROCEDURE INFORMATION REGARDING 18 IN. WHEEL VEHICLES FOR TRACKING DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. *PE UPDATED 10/28/11. *PE Read More »
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE OIL FEED PIPE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 2011-14MY SONATA AND 2013-16MY SANTA FE SPORT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L TURBO ENGINES. Read More »
Some Sonata (YF) vehicles may develop a condition with the separator plate in the middle of the heater box (Heater & Evaporator Assembly) becoming warped and may cause interference against one or more of the internal flaps that control ... Read More »
Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the following vehicles: ? 2011-2014 Sonata (YFa), 2011-2014 Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) ? 2007-2015 Elantra (HD, MD/UD), 2009-2012 Elantra ... Read More »
HYUNDAI: PROCEDURES AND DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED, ON SOME VEHICLES, REGARDING ELECTRIC OIL PUMP (EOP) AND OIL PUMP CONTROL UNIT (OPU), WHEN VARIOUS ISSUES OCCUR. MODEL 2011-14 SONATA. Read More »
HYUNDAI: LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. EFFECTIVE 6/2/08, FMVSS 110 (FMVSS 110) SETS A THRESHOLD FOR CORRECTING LOAD CAPACITY INFORMATION INDICATED ON TIRE PLACARDS WHEN VEHICLE WEIGHT HAS BEEN ... Read More »
Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to perform an underbody corrosion preventative service on certain 2011 ? 2014 MY Sonata previously or currently registered in Salt Belt States. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES WARRANTY EXTENSION INFORMATION REGARDING THE ENGINE SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY (CONSISTING OF THE ENGINE BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS, CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS, AND PISTONS) ON 2011-2014MY SONATA (YF) VEHICLES ... Read More »
"HYUNDAI IS PROVIDING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE ENGINE ?SHORT BLOCK ?ASSEMBLY (CONSISTING OF THE ENGINE BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS, CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS, AND PISTONS) ON 2011?2014 SONATAS. Read More »
The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first. Read More »
The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning the steering wheel. Read More »
Some Sonata (YF) vehicles may develop a condition with the separator plate in the middle of the heater box (Heater & Evaporator Assembly) becoming warped and may cause interference against one or more of the internal flaps that control ... Read More »
This bulletin provides additional service procedures to assist the diagnosis of vehicles equipped with variable displacement A/C compressors that features an external control valve (ECV). Read More »
Some Sonata (YF) vehicles may develop a condition with the separator plate in the middle of the heater box (Heater & Evaporator Assembly) becoming warped and may cause interference against one or more of the internal flaps that control ... Read More »
