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Hyundai Tucson 2016–2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin 5NP-X7Y4J-12 · NHTSA communication 10119107 · issued Nov 14, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2016–2017
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

This bulletin provides the procedure to update both the ECM (Engine Control Module) and the TCM (Transmission Control Module) on some 2016 and 2017 Hyundai Tucsons equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). The update will address: ? A slight hesitation at low speeds that can be experienced in certain driving conditions. This update improves the low speed engine and transmission response. ? Malfunction indicator light illuminated with DTC P0128 - Coolant Thermostat - Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.