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Hyundai

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

23 Models
140 Engines Rated
54 Generations
59,923 NHTSA Complaints

Compact Sedan

Accent
4 generations · 5 engines
2000-20052006-20112012-20172018-2022
4 recommended 1 avoid
Elantra
5 generations · 21 engines
2001-20062007-20102011-20162017-20202021-2025
13 recommended 5 caution 3 avoid
Genesis
8 generations · 9 engines
20092010201120122013201420152016
3 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Genesis Coupe
1 generation · 1 engine
2010-2016
1 caution
Ioniq
1 generation · 1 engine
2017-2022
1 avoid
Ioniq 5
1 generation · 0 engines
2022-2025
Ioniq 6
1 generation · 0 engines
2023-2025
Nexo
1 generation · 0 engines
2019-2025
Tiburon
1 generation · 0 engines
2003-2008
Xg 350
4 generations · 2 engines
2002200320042005
2 recommended

Midsize Sedan

Azera
2 generations · 4 engines
2006-20112012-2017
2 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Sonata
5 generations · 31 engines
2000-20052006-20102011-20142015-20192020-2024
22 recommended 3 caution 6 avoid
XG350
1 generation · 1 engine
2001-2005
1 recommended

Compact SUV

Kona
2 generations · 6 engines
2018-20232024-2025
2 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
Tucson
4 generations · 12 engines
2005-20092010-20152016-20212022-2025
5 recommended 1 caution 6 avoid
Venue
1 generation · 1 engine
2020-2025
1 caution

Midsize SUV

Santa Fe
5 generations · 31 engines
2001-20062007-20122013-20182019-20242025-2026
15 recommended 6 caution 10 avoid
Veracruz
1 generation · 1 engine
2007-2012
1 recommended

Minivan

Entourage
1 generation · 0 engines
2007-2009

Full-Size Sedan

Equus
1 generation · 5 engines
2011-2016
3 recommended 2 caution

Full-Size SUV

Palisade
1 generation · 1 engine
2020-2025
1 avoid

Compact Truck

Santa Cruz
1 generation · 2 engines
2022-2025
2 caution

Sports Car

Veloster
2 generations · 6 engines
2012-20172019-2021
1 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid
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