NHTSA ID Number: 11028951
Manufacturer Communication Number: 26-EM-002H TSB
TSB/Document Date: 2026-02-24
Summary
Certain Santa Fe / Santa Fe XL (NC) vehicles equipped with 3.3L Lambda II GDI engines may exhibit abnormal engine noise or damage. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the engine and perform the proper repair based on the results of the inspection. Utilize the flowcharts as a guide to ensure the proper procedure and repair is performed. The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement related to engine noise or damage has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first. Warranty coverage is valid for original and subsequent owners.
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TSB/Document ID: 26-EM-002H TSB
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2026-02-11
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: TXX8
Communication Type: Warranty Program/Extension
NHTSA Components: ENGINE
MFR Component System:
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GROUP
NUMBER
ENGINE
MECHANICAL
Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:
26-EM-002H
DATE
MODEL(S)
FEBRUARY 2026
SANTA FE (NC)
ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT
(WARRANTY EXTENSION TXX8)
This TSB supersedes 25-EM-008H to add a surge tank and water ventilator gasket to the Parts
Information section, remove the 2WD & 4WD engines (P/N: 135Q1-3CS00QQH & 137Q13CS00QQH) and corresponding op codes due to depleted stock, add op codes 40D245R6 &
40D245R8 for engine seized cases, and add a step differentiating the surge tank and intake
manifold assembly on page 18.
Description: Certain Santa Fe / Santa Fe XL (NC) vehicles equipped with 3.3L Lambda II GDI engines
may exhibit abnormal engine noise or damage. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the
engine and perform the proper repair based on the results of the inspection. Utilize the flowcharts as a
guide to ensure the proper procedure and repair is performed.
The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement related to engine noise or damage has been
extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use,
whichever occurs first. Warranty coverage is valid for original and subsequent owners.
NOTICE
Warranty Prior Approval (PA) must be submitted on all applicable vehicles that exhibit the
conditions above. PA will provide detailed confirmation of engine approval or denial based on all
available case details and applicability of any related terms.
Applicable Vehicles (Certain):
Model Year
2013 – 2019
Model
3.3L Lambda II GDI
SST Information:
Tool Name
Bearing
Clearance Tester
Set Gen III
Tool Number
KQ231-2T312QQH
Figure
Ordering Information
For complete details
related to Bearing
Clearance Test SST
components (including
the Crank Rotator Tool),
refer to TSB 24-GI-008H
(or latest version).
Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair
SUBJECT:
ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (WARRANTY EXTENSION TXX8)
SST Information (continued):
Tool Name
Tool Number
Outer Tie-Rod
Ball Joint
Remover
09568-4A000
Fuel Injector
Combustion
Seal Installer
09353-2B000
Figure
Ordering Information
Website:
https://hyundaiessentialtools.com/
09392-1Y100
09314-3V100
AGA Lift
Table XL
AGALIFTXL
Stud Extractor
(commercially
available)
N/A
Email:
Hyundaitools@snapon.com
Phone: 1-855-763-9199
Hours: 7 AM – 7 PM CST
Commercially available equivalent
tools may be used instead.
NOTE 1: Commercially available equivalent tools may be used instead.
Required Equipment/Supplies:
Name
17 mm 12-Point
Metric Flank Drive®
Reversible
Ratcheting Box/
Speed Open-End
Combination Wrench
TSB #: 26-EM-002H
Equipment/Supply #
SRXRM17
(Snap-on)
Figure
Remarks
For unfastening torque
converter bolts to
separate engine/trans
between bellhousing if
engine cannot rotate.
Page 2 of 32
SUBJECT:
ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (WARRANTY EXTENSION TXX8)
Parts Information (when engine replacement is necessary):
Model
Part Name
Part Number
Qty
Remarks
Engine SubAssy
117R1-3CS00QQH
1
2WD does NOT
include OPS wiring harness
Service Kit
20251-3CS2WQQH
1
2WD
Engine SubAssy
118R1-3CS00QQH
1
4WD does NOT include OPS
wiring harness
Service Kit
20251-3CS4WQQH
1
4WD
Part is NOT included in the
service kit
Gasket – Water
Ventilator
28215-3CFB0
Tank Assy –
Surge Tank
29210-3CFC1
1
Green Coolant
00232-19010
2
N/A
Use Hyundai OEM
Authorized Synthetic
Engine Oil
7
Use 5W-30.
Synthetic Engine Oil
Dealer will be reimbursed under
00232-ENGOILWAR for QTY 7.
TSB #: 26-EM-002H
1
Order when engine
replacement is required
Replace for engine seize and/or
other conditions listed in
TSB 26-EM-001H
(or latest version)
Page 3 of 32
SUBJECT:
ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (WARRANTY EXTENSION TXX8)
Parts Information
(only when PA for Engine Sub-Assembly is declined or engine replacement is NOT required):
Model
Part Name
Part Number
Qty
Remarks
Gasket - Rocker
Cover, RH
22441-3CGA1
1
N/A
Gasket Surge Tank
29215-3CFA1
1
Bolt
29213-3C010
2
Surge Tank Mounting Bolts
Gasket –
Throttle Body
35101-3C000
1
N/A
NOTE 1: Order engine sub-assemblies with the Oil Pressure Switch (OPS) wiring harness until stocks
are depleted. Order engines without the OPS wiring harness if the engine sub-assembly with OPS
wiring harness is NOT available.
NOTE 2: Ensure the engine’s core is returned under the current Engine-Core-Return process and
entered within the Core Return Portal. There will be NO exceptions granted for failure to return a core.
NOTE 3: Do NOT damage the engine prior to shipping the core.
TSB #: 26-EM-002H
Page 4 of 32
SUBJECT:
ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (WARRANTY EXTENSION TXX8)
Parts Information:
Part Name
Engine Service Kit
Part Number
20251-3CS2WQQH
2WD
20251-3CS4WQQH
4WD
Remarks
(For use with Engine
Sub-Assembly)
Includes Contents Below
High Pressure Fuel Pipe – Upper
High Pressure Fuel Pipe – Lower
Water Pipe Assembly – O-Ring
Exhaust Manifold Gasket – LH
Exhaust Manifold Gasket – RH
Front Exhaust Pipe Gasket
Center Exhaust Pipe Gasket
Inlet Manifold – Gasket
Surge Tank – Gasket
Intake Manifold Bolts
Tip Seal – Injector
Tip Seal – Injector
Clip – Injector
Upper O-Ring (Injector)
Backup O-Ring (Injector)
Injector Bracket – Washer
Steering Joint Shaft Bolt
Drive Plate Bolt
Torque Converter Bolt
Roll Rod Mount Bolt
Exhaust Manifold Self-Locking Nut
Cotter Pin (Tie-Rod End)
Thermostat Housing Gasket
Thermostat Housing Gasket
Oil Level Rod O-Ring
35305-3C104
35305-3C330
25462-35504
28521-3C702
28521-3C712
28751-2B550
28751-3S100
28215-3CFA0
29215-3CFA1
29213-3C010
35313-2T000
35312-3C720
35309-3C550
35312-3C700
35312-3C710
35313-3C200
56415-1M000
23311-35050
42121-21720
21920-2T000
10225-10003
57799-4D200
25651-3CAA0
25652-3CAA0
26614-2B000
35305-3C104
35305-3C330
25462-35504
28521-3C702
28521-3C712
28751-2B550
28751-3S100
28215-3CFA0
29215-3CFA1
29213-3C010
35313-2T000
35312-3C720
35309-3C550
35312-3C700
35312-3C710
35313-3C200
56415-1M000
23311-35050
42121-21720
21920-2T000
10225-10003
57799-4D200
25651-3CAA0
25652-3CAA0
26614-2B000
Castle Nut (M22)
49551-3X000
49551-3X000
Castle Nut (M24)
49551-4T000
49551-4T000
Engine Bracket Self Flange Nuts
HPFP O-Ring
HPFP Mounting Bolt
Water Temperature Sensor
Assembly
A/C Suction Side O-Ring
A/C Discharge Side O-Ring
Sway Bar End Link Self Locking
Flange Nuts
Engine and Transmission
Alignment Dowel (Bush)
Propeller Shaft Bolts – Rear
Propeller Shaft Bolts – Front
51759-07000
35322-3C210
11405-06206-K
51759-07000
35322-3C210
11405-06206-K
Qty: 1
Qty: 1
Qty: 2
Qty:1
Qty: 1
Qty: 2
Qty: 1
Qty: 6
Qty: 1
Qty: 2
Qty: 12
Qty: 12
Qty: 6
Qty: 6
Qty: 6
Qty: 6
Qty: 1
Qty: 8
Qty: 6
Qty: 1
Qty: 16
Qty: 2
Qty: 1
Qty:1
Qty: 1
Qty: 2
Production Date: Before
11/24/2015
Qty: 2
Production Date: After
11/24/2015
Qty: 3
Qty: 1
Qty: 2
39220-3C100
39220-3C100
Qty: 1
97690-34330
97690-34350
97690-34330
97690-34350
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