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Reliability Database

Hyundai

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 59,923 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

23 Models
196 Engines Rated
54 Generations
59,923 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
89 recommended 38 caution 69 avoid

Compact Sedan

10 models
Accent
4 generations · 9 engines
2000-20052006-20112012-20172018-2022
4 recommended 5 avoid
Elantra
5 generations · 26 engines
2001-20062007-20102011-20162017-20202021-2025
14 recommended 5 caution 7 avoid
Genesis
8 generations · 17 engines
20092010201120122013201420152016
4 recommended 4 caution 9 avoid
Genesis Coupe
1 generation · 2 engines
2010-2016
1 caution 1 avoid
Ioniq
1 generation · 2 engines
2017-2022
1 caution 1 avoid
Ioniq 5
1 generation · 1 engine
2022-2025
1 avoid
Ioniq 6
1 generation · 1 engine
2023-2025
1 caution
Nexo
1 generation · 1 engine
2019-2025
1 recommended
Tiburon
1 generation · 1 engine
2003-2008
1 avoid
Xg 350
4 generations · 6 engines
2002200320042005
2 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid

Midsize Sedan

3 models
Azera
2 generations · 6 engines
2006-20112012-2017
3 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
Sonata
5 generations · 38 engines
2000-20052006-20102011-20142015-20192020-2024
25 recommended 3 caution 10 avoid
XG350
1 generation · 2 engines
2001-2005
1 recommended 1 caution

Compact SUV

3 models
Kona
2 generations · 8 engines
2018-20232024-2025
3 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid
Tucson
4 generations · 16 engines
2005-20092010-20152016-20212022-2025
6 recommended 2 caution 8 avoid
Venue
1 generation · 2 engines
2020-2025
1 recommended 1 caution

Midsize SUV

2 models
Santa Fe
5 generations · 36 engines
2001-20062007-20122013-20182019-20242025-2026
17 recommended 6 caution 13 avoid
Veracruz
1 generation · 2 engines
2007-2012
1 recommended 1 avoid

Minivan

1 model
Entourage
1 generation · 1 engine
2007-2009
1 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

1 model
Equus
1 generation · 6 engines
2011-2016
3 recommended 3 caution

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

Sports Car

1 model
Veloster
2 generations · 8 engines
2012-20172019-2021
2 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
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