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Reliability Database
Hyundai

Sonata

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.2)
5 Generations
31 Engines Rated
16,298 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
22 recommended 3 caution 6 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2005 EF
4 engines
1,394 complaints 🔥 20
2.7L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.6)
→
2006-2010 NF
5 engines
2,972 complaints 🔥 40 ☠ 3
2.4L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2011-2014 YF
10 engines
7,884 complaints 🔥 351 ☠ 5
2.4L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2015-2019 LF
6 engines
3,486 complaints 🔥 114 ☠ 5
2.0L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.4)
→
2020-2024 DN8
6 engines
562 complaints 🔥 1
2.0L ✅ Recommended (4.2)
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