1997 Hyundai Sonata TSBs

47 manufacturer communications for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1997 Sonata problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

47Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine11 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain7 bulletins
Electrical5 bulletins
Brakes & stability4 bulletins
Body & structure4 bulletins
Visibility & wipers2 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 47 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Visibility & wipers 23-BD-002H January 30, 2023

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly…

Transmission & drivetrain 21-AT-006H May 21, 2021

Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle’s owner’s manual.  Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions.  Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced…

Engine 21-EM-004H March 30, 2021

This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.

Brakes & stability 21-BR-002H March 23, 2021

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

Engine 21-EM-003H March 10, 2021

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

Brakes & stability 20-BR-002H November 30, 2020

This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.

Wheels & tires 20-SS-004H November 19, 2020

This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the “Tire Balance Data Sheet†must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet…

Electrical 20-BD-014H July 14, 2020

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement…

Wheels & tires 20-SS-002H(1) May 6, 2020

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

Service bulletin 20-BD-007H-1 May 1, 2020

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.

Electrical 20-EE-003H April 23, 2020

This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: • A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. • A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.

Transmission & drivetrain 20-AT-016H April 17, 2020

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

Service bulletin 20-BD-007H March 23, 2020

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.

Suspension 20-SS-001H February 5, 2020

This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.

Electrical 20-BE-001H January 16, 2020

This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences…

Driver assistance 19-BE-011H-1 November 4, 2019

The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and…

Service bulletin 19-GI-006H October 14, 2019

This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.

Transmission & drivetrain 5NP-S9D9P-10 September 2, 2016

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT).

Brakes & stability TSB-11-BR-002 May 1, 2011

HYUNDAI: ALL SONATA HYBRIDS. BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURE.

Engine 0636006 December 1, 2006

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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