--- title: "2014 Hyundai Sonata Parts and Specs" description: "Everything for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata: oil type and capacity, battery group size, tire sizes, wiper blades, filters, service schedule, and common problems, verified, sourced, and in one place." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2014" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2014 Hyundai Sonata parts and specs Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place. YF (6th generation), 2011-2014, 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 | ## Specifications for the 2011-2014 Sonata ### 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). These specifications are shared across every Sonata of the YF (6th generation) generation. See the [2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata overview](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014) for the full picture, or the [Hyundai Sonata guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata) to compare every generation. ## What changed for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 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 | | 2012-2014 | Mid-cycle facelift, Korean-built cars refreshed in 2012, North American-built cars in late 2013 for MY2014 | ## Known problems with the 2014 Hyundai Sonata 3 of the 4 issues we track for the 2011-2014 generation are documented against the 2014 model year. ### Expanded Theta II recall, Knock Sensor Detection System, and lifetime engine warranty (major) The 2015 recall proved too narrow to catch every affected engine, so Hyundai issued a second, broader Theta II campaign (17V-226) covering more 2011-2014 Sonatas, followed by a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software update (Service Campaign 966) that continuously monitors engine vibration for the same abnormal rod-bearing wear pattern and warns the driver before a seizure happens. After a November 2020 NHTSA consent order found Hyundai (and Kia) had run untimely recalls and misreported data, Hyundai extended a lifetime engine-replacement warranty to affected owners, but eligibility generally requires the KSDS update to be installed first, and owners report denials when it isn't on file. NHTSA 17V-226; Service Campaign 966 (KSDS); Nov. 2020 NHTSA consent order. Typical cost: Free, KSDS install (Campaign 966), then lifetime short-block/engine coverage if the knock condition is later detected. ### ABS module electrical short, engine-bay fire risk (Sonata Hybrid, recall) (major) On roughly 83,000 model-year 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrids, the ABS hydraulic control module (HECU) can develop an internal electrical short that increases the risk of an engine-compartment fire, whether the car is being driven, parked, or even turned off. Hyundai told owners to park outside and away from structures until the free dealer repair was completed as part of a wider, multi-nameplate 2023 Hyundai/Kia fire-risk recall. NHTSA 23V-651000. Typical cost: Free under recall. ### 2.0T premature cylinder/piston wear (moderate) Separate from the connecting-rod-bearing recalls above, the turbocharged 2.0T Theta II has its own history of owner-reported premature wear, scored cylinder walls and damaged pistons in a subset of engines, often attributed to fuel washing down the cylinder walls on cold starts and short trips. There is no dedicated NHTSA recall for this pattern, and owners report mixed results getting it covered under the Theta II extended warranty. Typical cost: $5,000+ for a short block or engine replacement out of warranty. 1 more issue is reported in other 2011-2014 years: Theta II connecting-rod bearing failure / engine seizure (recall) (2011-2012). Full detail, costs and sources on the [Hyundai Sonata problems and years to avoid](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/common-problems) guide. ## Which engines were offered in the 2014 Sonata? | Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.4L 4-cylinder (Theta II GDI) | GLS, SE, Limited (2.4L) | 5W-20 | 4.8 qt | | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder (Theta II Turbo GDI) | SE 2.0T, Limited 2.0T (Sonata Turbo) | 5W-30 | 4.9 qt | | 2.4L Hybrid (Nu 2.4L GDI + electric motor) | Hybrid, Hybrid Limited | 5W-20 | 4.8 qt | ## About the Hyundai Sonata The Hyundai Sonata is the brand's midsize sedan and, for much of the 2011-2025 span covered here, a cautionary tale about engine manufacturing quality alongside genuinely good value. 0T GDI engines are the center of Hyundai's biggest-ever US recall saga: manufacturing debris left in connecting-rod oil passages caused a wave of engine seizures and fires, triggering two NHTSA recalls (15V-568, then the broader 17V-226), a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software campaign, and, after a November 2020 NHTSA consent order found Hyundai and Kia had moved too slowly and misreported data, a lifetime engine warranty extension for affected owners who install the KSDS update. The same generation's Sonata Hybrid was separately recalled (23V-651) for an ABS module that could short-circuit and start an engine-bay fire, with owners told to park outside. 0L hybrid/PHEV; Theta-family warranty coverage extends into its early years. 0L) shared with the Sonata Hybrid/Hybrid Limited. 3. Because of the recall history, checking a Sonata's VIN against NHTSA and Hyundai's recall lookup before buying or servicing one is more important here than on almost any other nameplate in this database. For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the [full Hyundai Sonata guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata). ## Other Hyundai Sonata years - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2012) - [2011](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011) Data confidence for this generation: Check your manual. ## 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.