Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt or Chain (1989-2026)

The Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year; interference classification varies by engine.

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

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

2026 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2006 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.3L 234 hp V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Notes

[1] 2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

2005 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

2005 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
2.7L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

2004 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

2004 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
2.7L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

2003 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

2003 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
2.7L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

2002 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

2002 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
2.7L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

2001 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

2001 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
2.5L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

2000 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

2000 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
2.5L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1999 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1999 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
2.5L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.4L 162 hp 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1998 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1998 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1997 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1997 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1996 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1996 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1995 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1995 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1994 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1994 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1993 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1993 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1992 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1992 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1991 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1991 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1990 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1990 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

1989 Hyundai Sonata - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1989 Hyundai Sonata engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1989 Hyundai Sonata Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k [1]
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

Notes

[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl.: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain 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 belt failure 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 should be routinely inspected.