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Hyundai maintenance schedule
Enter the VIN, or choose the fuel, engine size and year, to see the service intervals for that Hyundai engine: engine oil, timing chain or belt, brake fluid, transmission, coolant and spark plugs. Each line says how firm the figure is and where it comes from.
Last updated October 10, 2026
The short answer
- Are these Hyundai intervals for US cars?
- Yes. They come from Hyundai's US owner's manuals and maintenance guides wherever Hyundai publishes them, and otherwise from US dealers and parts makers; each line says which and links to it. Where a figure depends on driving conditions, it's the normal schedule; the severe schedule (towing, short trips, dust, extreme heat) is shorter.
- How often does a Hyundai need an oil change?
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles on 13 of the 23 Hyundai engines we hold, per Hyundai's own schedule. Many Hyundai models use an oil-life monitor, which can call for a change sooner; enter the VIN for your engine.
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Hyundai engines and their schedules
23 Hyundai engines sold in the US, with the models each is in and the normal-schedule intervals, each linked to its source. Enter the VIN above to see just yours.
IONIQ 5 (battery-electric)
2025 onIn: IONIQ 5 (2025-)
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Reduction gear (reducer): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Scheduled EV service
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
IONIQ 6 (battery-electric)
2024 onIn: IONIQ 6 (2024-)
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 60,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Reduction gear (reducer): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Scheduled EV service
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
IONIQ 9 (battery-electric)
2026 onIn: IONIQ 9 (2026-)
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Reduction gear (reducer): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Scheduled EV service
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
Kona Electric (battery-electric, 2024-)
2024 onIn: Kona Electric (2024-)
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Reduction gear (reducer): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Scheduled EV service
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
1.6 Gamma T-GDI turbo I4 (Hyundai Kona, Elantra GT, 2018-2021)
2018–2021In: Kona 1.6T (2018-2021), Elantra GT 1.6T (2018-2020)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 6,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 3,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 6,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Kona 1.6T: replace every 48,000 miles or 48 months (2021 manual) (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 42,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Dual clutch transmission: No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 30,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 12 months or 12,000 miles (maker's figure)source
1.6 Smartstream G1.6 GDi hybrid / plug-in hybrid I4 (Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Kia Niro 2023-)
2023 onIn: Elantra Hybrid (2023-), Niro Hybrid/PHEV (2023-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 96,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Dual clutch transmission (hybrid): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Hybrid health check
- Every 4 years or 64,000 miles (maker's figure)source
1.6 Smartstream G1.6 MPi I4 (Hyundai Venue)
2024 onIn: Venue (2024-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 60,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 96,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
1.6 Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi hybrid / plug-in hybrid I4 (Hyundai, Kia)
2022 onIn: Tucson Hybrid/PHEV (2022-), Santa Fe Hybrid/PHEV (2022-), Sorento Hybrid/PHEV (2022-), Sportage Hybrid/PHEV (2023-), Carnival Hybrid (2025-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission (hybrid): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Hybrid health check
- Every 4 years or 64,000 miles (maker's figure)source
1.6 Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi turbo I4 (Hyundai Kona)
2024 onIn: Kona (2024-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission: No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
1.6 Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi turbo I4 (Hyundai Sonata, Elantra N Line)
2021 onIn: Sonata (2021-2022), Elantra N Line (2021-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission (Sonata 1.6T): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Dual clutch transmission (Elantra N Line): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
2.0 Nu MPI / GDI I4 (Hyundai Kona, Elantra GT, 2018-2021)
2018–2021In: Kona 2.0 (2018-2021), Elantra GT 2.0 (2018-2020)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 3,750 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 7,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Kona: replace every 60,000 miles or 48 months (2021 manual) (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 97,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission: No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 30,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 12 months or 15,000 miles (maker's figure)source
2.0 Smartstream G2.0 GDi hybrid I4 (Hyundai Sonata Hybrid)
2021 onIn: Sonata Hybrid (2021-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 100,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission (hybrid): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Hybrid health check
- HSG belt: replace every 64,000 miles or 48 months (2024 manual; the 2021 manual says 72,000 miles or 48 months) (maker's figure)source
2.0 Smartstream G2.0 MPi Atkinson I4 (Hyundai Elantra)
2021 onIn: Elantra (2021-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 96,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
2.0 Smartstream G2.0 MPi Atkinson I4 (Hyundai Kona, 2024-)
2024 onIn: Kona (2024-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 96,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
2.0 Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi turbo I4 (Hyundai Elantra N, Kona N)
2022 onIn: Elantra N (2022-), Kona N (2022-2023)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 6,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 3,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 6,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 42,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Manual transmission: No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 12,000 miles (maker's figure)source
2.5 Smartstream G2.5 GDi / MPi I4 (Hyundai, non-turbo)
2021 onIn: Sonata (2021-), Tucson (2022-), Santa Cruz (2022-), Santa Fe (2021-2023)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 96,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission: No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
2.5 Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi hybrid I4 (Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Kia Telluride Hybrid)
2026 onIn: Palisade Hybrid (2026-), Telluride Hybrid (2027-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission (hybrid): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Hybrid health check
- Inverter coolant: first at 120,000 miles or 120 months, then every 20,000 miles (Palisade Hybrid) or 24,000 miles (Telluride Hybrid) or 24 months (maker's figure)source
2.5 Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi turbo I4 (Hyundai)
2021 onIn: Sonata N Line (2021-), Santa Fe (2021-), Santa Cruz (2022-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Dual clutch transmission (DCT): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Automatic transmission (2026 Santa Fe): No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
3.5 Smartstream G3.5 GDi V6 (Kia Carnival, Hyundai Palisade 2026-)
2022 onIn: Carnival (2022-), Palisade (2026-)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 96,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission: No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
3.8 Lambda II GDI V6 (Hyundai Palisade, 2021 schedule)
2021–2021In: Palisade (2021)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 7,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 60,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 97,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission: No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 30,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (maker's figure)source
3.8 Lambda II GDI V6 (Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride)
2022–2026In: Palisade (2022-2025), Telluride (2022-2026)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Severe use: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 12 months or 8,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- Every 4 years or 48,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 96,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission: No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Differential & transfer case oil
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 24,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (maker's figure)source
3.8 Lambda V6 / 5.0 Tau V8 (Hyundai Genesis sedan, 2016) (3778cc)
2016–2016In: Genesis 3.8 / 5.0 (2016)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 7,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 97,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission: No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 30,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 12 months or 15,000 miles (maker's figure)source
3.8 Lambda V6 / 5.0 Tau V8 (Hyundai Genesis sedan, 2016) (5038cc)
2016–2016In: Genesis 3.8 / 5.0 (2016)
- Timing drive
- Not confirmed
- Engine oil & filter
- Normal: Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Tire rotation
- Every 7,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Brake fluid
- No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Spark plugs
- Every 97,500 miles (maker's figure)source
- Transmission oil
- Automatic transmission: No scheduled change (maker's figure)source
- Coolant / antifreeze
- First at 10 years / 120,000 miles, then every 2 years / 30,000 miles (maker's figure)source
- Pollen / cabin filter
- Every 12 months or 15,000 miles (maker's figure)source
Hyundai maintenance FAQs
Can I look up a Hyundai maintenance schedule by VIN?▾
Yes. Paste the 17-character VIN into the box above. We decode it with NHTSA's free public decoder to get the model year, fuel and engine size, then match that engine in our tables. It's free and there's no signup.
Does my Hyundai have a timing belt or a timing chain?▾
It depends on the engine. Of the 0 Hyundai engines whose timing drive we've confirmed, 0 use a chain and 0 a belt. A belt has a replacement interval; enter the VIN above to see the one for your engine.
How do I check a used Hyundai was serviced on schedule?▾
We don't sell US dealer service records for Hyundai, so ask the seller for receipts and the maintenance booklet. Our Hyundai factory build sheet ($7.99) tells you exactly how the car was built, which settles which engine and options this schedule applies to.
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