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Reliability Database

Hyundai

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 50,053 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

23 Models
181 Engines Rated
54 Generations
50,053 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
64 recommended 51 caution 66 avoid

Compact Sedan

3 models
Elantra
5 generations · 23 engines
2001-20062007-20102011-20162017-20202021-2025
10 recommended 5 caution 8 avoid
Genesis
8 generations · 22 engines
20092010201120122013201420152016
9 recommended 8 caution 5 avoid
Xg 350
4 generations · 2 engines
2002200320042005
1 caution 1 avoid

Compact SUV

3 models
Ioniq 5
1 generation · 1 engine
2022-2025
1 caution
Nexo
1 generation · 1 engine
2019-2025
1 recommended
Tucson
4 generations · 16 engines
2005-20092010-20152016-20212022-2025
5 recommended 3 caution 8 avoid

Midsize Sedan

3 models
Ioniq 6
1 generation · 1 engine
2023-2025
1 caution
Sonata
5 generations · 29 engines
2000-20052006-20102011-20142015-20192020-2024
12 recommended 5 caution 12 avoid
XG350
1 generation · 2 engines
2001-2005
1 recommended 1 caution

Full-Size Sedan

2 models
Azera
2 generations · 4 engines
2006-20112012-2017
1 recommended 3 avoid
Equus
1 generation · 5 engines
2011-2016
2 recommended 3 caution

Sports Car

2 models
Genesis Coupe
1 generation · 4 engines
2010-2016
4 caution
Tiburon
1 generation · 3 engines
2003-2008
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Compact

2 models
Ioniq
1 generation · 4 engines
2017-2022
2 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Veloster
2 generations · 7 engines
2012-20172019-2021
3 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid

Subcompact SUV

2 models
Kona
2 generations · 8 engines
2018-20232024-2025
3 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid
Venue
1 generation · 2 engines
2020-2025
1 recommended 1 caution

Midsize SUV

2 models
Santa Fe
5 generations · 30 engines
2001-20062007-20122013-20182019-20242025-2026
9 recommended 7 caution 14 avoid
Veracruz
1 generation · 2 engines
2007-2012
2 avoid

Subcompact

1 model
Accent
4 generations · 8 engines
2000-20052006-20112012-20172018-2022
2 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid

Minivan

1 model
Entourage
1 generation · 2 engines
2007-2009
1 caution 1 avoid

Full-Size SUV

1 model
Palisade
1 generation · 2 engines
2020-2025
1 recommended 1 avoid

Compact Truck

1 model
Santa Cruz
1 generation · 3 engines
2022-2025
1 recommended 2 caution
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