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Reliability Database

Hyundai

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

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

23 Models
140 Engines Rated
54 Generations
59,923 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
74 recommended 29 caution 37 avoid

Compact Sedan

10 models
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

3 models
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

3 models
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

2 models
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

1 model
Entourage
1 generation · 0 engines
2007-2009

Full-Size Sedan

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

Full-Size SUV

1 model
Palisade
1 generation · 1 engine
2020-2025
1 avoid

Compact Truck

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

Sports Car

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