--- title: "2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata, the YF (6th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the YF (6th generation), Mid-size sedan. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-20, 4.8 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 124R (BCI Group 35-equivalent case size), 590 CCA | | Tire size | 205/65R16 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 24" / 16" | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | | Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | ## 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.4L 4-cylinder (Theta II GDI) | 2011-2014 | GLS, SE, Limited (2.4L) | 5W-20 | 4.8 qt | | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder (Theta II Turbo GDI) | 2011-2014 | SE 2.0T, Limited 2.0T (Sonata Turbo) | 5W-30 | 4.9 qt | | 2.4L Hybrid (Nu 2.4L GDI + electric motor) | 2011-2014 | Hybrid, Hybrid Limited | 5W-20 | 4.8 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2011 | Generation launch (US sales began in 2010 for MY2011); Sonata Hybrid joins the lineup | | 2012-2014 | Mid-cycle facelift, Korean-built cars refreshed in 2012, North American-built cars in late 2013 for MY2014 | | 2013 | Minor feature reshuffling among trims; the base GLS model's manual transmission is discontinued | | 2014 | North American-built Sonatas receive the mid-cycle refresh previewed on Korean-built cars in 2012 (new grille, LED-accented lighting, revised wheels); first US-built model year with the facelifted styling | ## Model years in this generation - [2011 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011) - [2012 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2012) - [2013 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2013) - [2014 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2014) For the full nameplate history, see the [Hyundai Sonata guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata). ## Sources - [NHTSA, 15V-568 recall report (Theta II connecting rod bearing)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2015/RCLRPT-15V568-9490.PDF) - [NHTSA, 17V-226 recall notice (expanded Theta II campaign)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCONL-17V226-5273.pdf) - [NHTSA, Hyundai consent order, Nov. 2020 (Theta II engine warranty extension)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/hyundaiconsentorder11272020) - [NHTSA press release, consent orders with Hyundai and Kia over Theta II recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-announces-consent-orders-hyundai-and-kia-over-theta-ii-recall) - [Hyundai, Campaign 966 (Knock Sensor Detection System / powertrain extended warranty)](https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/campaign966) - [NHTSA, 23V-651 recall report (ABS module fire risk, Sonata Hybrid)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V651-6950.PDF) - [NHTSA press release, Kia and Hyundai 'park outside' fire-risk recall](https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/consumer-alert-kia-and-hyundai-park-outside) - [AMSoil lookup, 2013 Sonata 2.0T oil viscosity/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/hyundai/sonata/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-b-1-turbo/) - [Goodyear, 2013 Sonata factory tire fitments by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Hyundai/Sonata/2013) - [US News, 2012 Sonata 2.4L Limited specs (fuel tank, EPA mpg)](https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/hyundai/sonata/2012/specs/sonata-4dr-sdn-2-4-auto-ltd-336320) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.