GROUP
BODY
DATE

Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:

DECEMBER 2022

NUMBER
22-BD-010H
MODEL(S)
ELANTRA (ADa),
SONATA (LFa),
SANTA FE SPORT
(AN)

WHITE PAINT WARRANTY EXTENSION (TXXW)

Description: Certain 2017-2018MY Elantra (ADa), Sonata (LFa), and Santa Fe Sport (AN)
vehicles manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (“HMMA”) may exhibit peeling
or bubbling of the white paint in various areas of the vehicle, most commonly on or around the
hood, fender, and roof. The paint warranty coverage for these vehicles with white exterior paint
has been extended to the following:
• 2017MY vehicles – 6 years with unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery
or date of first use, whichever occurred first, and is valid for original and subsequent
owners
• 2018MY vehicles – 5 years with unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery
or date of first use, whichever occurred first, and is valid for original and subsequent
owners

Applicable Vehicles:
• Certain 2017-2018MY Elantra (ADa) vehicles with Quartz White Pearl exterior paint (W8 or
WW8) manufactured by HMMA (VIN starts with 5NP)
• Certain 2017-2018MY Sonata (LFa) vehicles with Quartz White Pearl exterior paint (W8 or
WW8) manufactured by HMMA (VIN starts with 5NP)
• Certain 2017-2018MY Santa Fe Sport (AN) vehicles with Frost White Pearl exterior paint
(SWP) manufactured by HMMA (VIN starts with 5NM)
Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair

SUBJECT:

WHITE PAINT WARRANTY EXTENSION (TXXW)

STUI
This TSB includes STUI picture(s) as a requirement. The STUI picture(s) must include the
affected panel(s)/area(s) prior to their repair. The STUI picture(s) must be clear, up close, and
illustrate the peeling/bubbling. If STUI picture(s) are taken that do not confirm the area’s
peeling/bubbling, the warranty claim will be subject to debit.

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Information

This peeling and/or bubbling of the white paint commonly occurs on and/or around the hood,
fender, and roof areas. Other white paint issues that do not match these conditions (e.g. rock
chips, scratches, physical damage, etc.) will not be covered under this paint warranty
extension. Please note that paint matching and blending are covered.
Warranty Information:
Model
Op. Code

Operation

Op. Time

Causal Part

Nature

Cause

Refer to
WEBLTS for
Refer to
Refer to
A22 applicable
WEBLTS for WEBLTS for
Affected
Bubbling
ZZ8
paint labor
applicable
current LTS
part(s)
A26 operation
description
time
Peeling
code(s)
NOTE 1: Standard Warranty Policy & Procedure Applies.
NOTE 2: Submit one (1) warranty claim using the published LTS paint labor operation(s) for the
affected panel(s)/area(s). Please note that paint matching and blending are covered.
NOTE 3: Use sublet type “P1” for the paint claim.
NOTE 4: Dealers are required to take a STUI picture(s) of the affected panel(s)/area(s) prior to their
repair. The STUI pictures must be clear, up close, and illustrate the peeling/bubbling. If STUI
picture(s) are taken that do not confirm the area’s peeling/bubbling, the warranty claim will be
subject to debit.
NOTE 5: If a part that is not covered by this warranty extension is found in need of replacement while
performing this TSB and the affected part is still under warranty, submit a separate claim using the
same repair order. If the affected part is out of warranty, submit a Prior Approval request for goodwill
consideration prior to performing the work.
ELANTRA (ADa),
SONATA (LFa),
SANTA FE
SPORT (AN)

Service Procedure:
1. Determine which panel(s)/area(s) that may be affected by this white paint condition.
2. Take a STUI picture(s) of the the affected panel(s)/area(s) illustrating the peeling and/or
bubbing paint.
3. Repair and refinish the parts of the affected panel(s)/area(s) according to the established
procedures in the Shop Manual for the vehicle and standard body shop repair practices (paint
matching and blending).

TSB #: 22-BD-010H

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