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2022 Hyundai Sonata

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Sonata.

The 2022 Sonata calls for 4.5 quarts of 0W-16 oil, a viscosity that underscores its engineering for efficiency. Owner feedback for this model year totals 88 complaints, with the fuel/propulsion system the most frequently cited area, alongside three recalls. That complaint count sits far closer to the nameplate’s all-time low of 2 (2026) than its high of 3,368 (2011), placing the 2022 model among the more dependable entries in the Sonata’s history.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 263312J000. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnLWOEM · verified
Tire size205/65R16 95HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263312J000 alt 2151323001
Fuel filter31112L1000
Spark plug1887509085
Front wiper blades98360G8000 alt 99H09AKA26H
Serpentine belt252122S150 alt 252122T000
Cabin air filterKLC79AC001

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3366 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sonata of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2021 N Line
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021N Line 2.5L Turbo I-45.00 sec13.60 sec290 hpFWD
2021N Line 2.5L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.80 sec290 hpFWD
2021N Line 2.5L Turbo I-45.30 sec13.90 sec290 hpFWD
20211.6T SEL Plus 1.6L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.00 sec180 hpFWD
2021Hybrid Limited 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh8.10 sec16.10 sec192 hpFWD
2023SEL Plus 1.6L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.50 sec180 hpFWD
2020Limited 1.6T 1.6L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.60 sec180 hpFWD
2020Limited 1.6T 1.6L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.70 sec180 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-16 engine oil, DOT 4 · Synthetic brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.3 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4 · Synthetic
Engine Coolant Capacity8.6 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity9.07 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity8.59 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity8.03 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-16

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsMS721
Cylinder Head InstructionsMS721
Engine Flywheel BoltsUse new bolts only. 53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.5-10.1 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043" in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.27-1.38 lbs.
Oil GroupPOE
Oil Capacity4.25-4.95 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.09-1.20 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeFD46XG

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 72.0-; Rear: 58.0-
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.7
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.906; Rear: 0.315

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Bolts3.6–5.75 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1130-138 ft. lbs., step 2: 180-190130–138 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
149.0-52.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 98-102°49–52 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0-27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°, Step 3: 90-95°24–27 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0-27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-94°, Step 3: 110-114°24–27 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
142.0-45.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 100-104°, Step 3: 100-104°42–45 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 88-92°13–16 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level)
Every 16,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 32,000 miFuel Line (inspect) · Rack & Pinion Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 72,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata recorded 88 complaints, 3 recalls, zero investigations, and 78 TSBs—positioning it near the end of a pronounced multi-year decline in federal complaint volumes. The data reveals a stark contrast to the generation's peak: 2011 saw 3,368 complaints, 14 recalls, and 8 investigations, while 2022's complaint count is roughly 97% lower. The downward trend has been consistent since 2019 (153 complaints, 0 recalls), with 2022 representing the fourth consecutive year of improvement—dropping from 119 in 2021 to 88 in 2022, with recalls also declining from 4 to 3. For 2022 specifically, the top complaint areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (10) and Power Train (10), followed by Engine (6) and Fuel System, Gasoline (5); notably, there were 8 crash-related complaints but zero fire-related complaints. The 2022 model benefits from this resolving trajectory, suggesting the most problematic design issues from earlier in the generation have been addressed through prior recalls and engineering revisions. Concrete takeaway: the 2022 Sonata falls on the positive side of the generation's reliability arc—low complaint volume, zero active investigations, and a stable recall count make it a comparatively sound choice within this generation, though prospective buyers should still verify any open recalls related to powertrain or fuel system concerns are resolved.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
78
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
88
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 88 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System10
Power Train10
Engine6
Fuel System, Gasoline5
Electrical System5
Vehicle Speed Control4
Unknown Or Other4
Power Train,Engine4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V524000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 09/07/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai…

22V746000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 06/10/2022

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 78 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-AT-005H TSB2026-06-04Power TrainThis bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software…
26-EE-003H TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
26-AT-001H TSB2026-03-03Power TrainSome Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA, MX5A), and Sonata (DN8A) models may require…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Sonata take?

4.5 qt of Quaker State Full Synthetic 0W-16 SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Sonata have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.