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Reliability Database
Hyundai

Sonata

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.6)
5 Generations
29 Engines Rated
16,106 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
12 recommended 5 caution 12 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2005 EF
4 engines
1,361 complaints 🔥 19
2.7L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.2)
→
2006-2010 NF
5 engines
2,960 complaints 🔥 40 ☠ 3
3.3L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.9)
→
2011-2014 YF
6 engines
7,870 complaints 🔥 351 ☠ 5
2.4L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2015-2019 LF
7 engines
3,354 complaints 🔥 111 ☠ 5
2.0L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
→
2020-2024 DN8
7 engines
561 complaints 🔥 1
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.6)
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