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2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata maintenance schedule

Applies to: 2.5L (Smartstream G2.5 GDi). The 1.6L turbo has its own chart in the manual and is not covered. Hybrid not covered.

Schedule type: fixed

Hyundai uses fixed mileage or time intervals, whichever comes first. Each service includes an oil change, tire rotation, and inspections. Summarized in our own words from the sources listed. Always follow the owner's manual or your dealer for your specific vehicle (VIN, engine, and options).

Checked against the official document for model year 2021; other years in this range are assumed to follow it. Confirm in your owner's manual.

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8,000 miles / 12 months

Repeat every 8,000 miles or 12 months.

  • Replace engine oil and filter replaceDIY

    Severe service: Every 5,000 miles under severe conditions.

    Parts: Oil filter

  • Rotate tires rotateDIY

16,000 miles / 24 months

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24,000 miles / 36 months

  • Replace engine air filter replaceDIY

    Severe service: Replace more often on dusty roads.

    Parts: Engine air filter

48,000 miles / 48 months

  • Replace brake fluid replaceShop

    Inspect every service.

48,000 miles / 72 months

  • Inspect drive belts (then every 8,000 miles/12 months) inspectShop

60,000 miles

  • Replace automatic transmission fluid (severe use only) replaceShop

    Severe-service item

    Severe service: Severe schedule only. Normal schedule: no check, no service required.

96,000 miles

120,000 miles / 120 months

  • Replace engine coolant replaceShop

    First at 120,000 miles or 120 months, then every 30,000 miles or 24 months.

Known Hyundai Sonata problems

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Always follow the owner's manual for your exact vehicle; intervals can differ by engine and market.

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