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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
06/10/11 NHTSA ID: 10038212
TSB ID: SB-10-EM-006

Hyundai: a revised procedure for replacing the timing chain tensioners.
12/14/10 NHTSA ID: 10034649
TSB ID: TSB-10-FL-010

Hyundai: dtc p2135/p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation; tps replacement and ecm update. some 2.7l, 3.3l or 3.8l engines in models identified in the applicability list may experience one or more of the conditions listed.
06/29/09 NHTSA ID: 10029229
TSB ID: TSB-09-FL-003-1

Hyundai: mil on dtc p2135 or p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation- tps replacement & ecm update. some vehicles may experience either slight engine rpm fluctuation at cold warm up or malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (elec
06/01/09 NHTSA ID: 10028825
TSB ID: TSB-09-FL-003

Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 or dtc p0638.
11/07/08 NHTSA ID: 10026549
TSB ID: 88-SS-007

Hyundai: change of lower arm ball joint assembly. the cover type has changed from a separate component to an integrated type.
10/14/16 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10082455
TSB ID: 5NP-B6E2P-10

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. this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and relearn the pcm/tcm
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06/11/10 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10032908
TSB ID: TSB-09-AT-018

Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated
01/13/10 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10031906
TSB ID: TSB-09-SS-006

Hyundai: rear hub bearing replacement 4wd. the procedure to replace the rear hub bearings on certain santa fe vehicles. the procedure includes installation instructions for dust covers included in the replacement hub bearing kit.
12/29/09 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10030984
TSB ID: TSB-09-AT-013

Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). an improperly adjusted or improperly op
09/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10117373
TSB ID: 5NP-V3F8T-09

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
12/22/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058931
TSB ID: SCI-936

Hyundai: on certain vehicles, front valve cover gasket and alternator needs inspection and if necessary, will be replaced due to engine oil leakage from front cylinder bank valve cover gasket near where cylinder head and timing cover mate
12/16/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058910
TSB ID: TSB-15-01-031

Hyundai: information procedure regarding replacement of alternator due to oil contamination, lh (front) cylinder head cover gasket, resulting in no alternator output, no start, no crank or loss of power. model 2007-09 santa fe.
09/01/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10033648
TSB ID: TSB-10-01-006

Hyundai: some vehicles are equipped with an in car navigation system as part of the audio system. if a navigation system experiences lock up during operation, this bulletin describes the repair procedure necessary to reprogram the navigat
05/24/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032793
TSB ID: TSB09-FL-003-2

Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 ( forced limited power) or dtc p0638 (power management).
12/16/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10030878
TSB ID: SB-09-01-017

Hyundai: some vehicles are equipped with an in car navigation system as part of the audio system. if a navigation system experiences lock up during operation, this bulletin describes the repair procedure necessary to reprogram the navigat
09/21/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10117916
TSB ID: 5NPU4E5D02

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 botto
08/10/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110931
TSB ID: 5NP-J9Y3S-04

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 botto
03/31/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10060570
TSB ID: 12-ST-002

Summary to be provided on a future date.
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03/16/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10059640
TSB ID: 085A

Summary to be provided on a future date.
10/27/10 Other NHTSA ID: 10034232
TSB ID: TSB-10-SS-004

Hyundai: rear hub bearing replacement 4wd. describes the procedure to replace the rear hub bearings on certain vehicles. the procedure includes installation instructions for dust covers included in the replacement hub bearing kit.
10/25/10 Other NHTSA ID: 10034204
TSB ID: TSB-10-GI-001

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 increased
07/14/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10025141
TSB ID: 08-GI-001

All vehicles retailed beginning on jue 2, 2008 that meet the additional weight criteria above. label requirements for vehicle loading to comply with fmvss 110.
04/23/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10024542
TSB ID: 08-01-004

Trailer hitch wiring harness replacement procedure (campaign 082). *nj

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Hyundai Santa Fe TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.