Hyundai Sonata: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1989 - 2023) (2024)

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Hyundai Sonata have come with both timing chains and timing belts over the years.

From 2007 to 2023 all Hyundai Sonata engines have come with a timing chain and interference engine.

From 1989 to 2006 all Hyundai Sonata engines have come with a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

From 2006 to 2010 all the Hyundai Sonata's 3.3L engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Hyundai Sonata.

Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2007 to 20231.6L, 2.0L, 2.4L, 2.5LTiming ChainInterference
2006 to 20103.3LTiming ChainInterference
1989 to 20062.0L, 2.4L, 2.5L, 3.0LTiming BeltNon-Interference

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weatherconditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

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2023 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2023 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
4 Cyl. 2.0L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2022 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
4 Cyl. 2.0L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
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2021 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2021 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
4 Cyl. 2.0L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 180 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
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2020 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2020 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4 Cyl. 2.0L Turbo 245 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 191 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 180 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2019 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2019 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4 Cyl. 2.0L Turbo 245 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 180 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 185 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2018 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2018 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4 Cyl. 2.0L Turbo 245 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 180 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 185 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2017 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2017 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4 Cyl. 2.0L Turbo 245 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 180 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 185 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2016 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2016 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4 Cyl. 2.0L Turbo 245 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 178 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 185 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2015 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2015 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4 Cyl. 2.0L Turbo 245 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 178 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 185 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2014 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2014 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 274 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 198 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2013 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 274 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 198 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2012 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 274 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 198 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 274 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 198 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L 249 hp V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 175 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L 249 hp V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 175 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2008 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L 234 hp V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2007 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2007 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L 234 hp V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2006 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.3L engine has a timing chain and is interference.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L 234 hp V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

2005 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

2005 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.7L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

2004 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

2004 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.7L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

2003 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

2003 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.7L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

2002 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

2002 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.7L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

2001 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

2001 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

2000 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

2000 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1999 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1999 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1998 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1998 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1997 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1997 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1996 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1996 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1995 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1995 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1995 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1994 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1994 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1994 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1993 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1993 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1993 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1992 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1992 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1992 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1991 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1991 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1991 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1990 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1990 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1990 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1989 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1989 Hyundai Sonata engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

1989 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
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Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is tomaintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing beltfailure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it shouldbe routinely inspected.

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