Hyundai Sonata Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Hyundai Sonata takes 0W-16 or 0W-20 or 0W-30 engine oil, about 4.5-6.1 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2022-2023 models take 4.5-6.1 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 | 0W-16 / 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 4.5-6.1 qt | Shop 0W-16Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2022-2023 | 0W-16 / 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 4.5-6.1 qt | Shop 0W-16Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2021 | 0W-30 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.5-6.1 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.5-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2016-2019 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4.3-5.1 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2015 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4.8-5.1 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2014 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4.8-5.3 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2012-2013 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4.8-4.9 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2011 | 5W-30 | 4.8-4.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2008-2010 | 5W-30 | 4.5-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2006-2007 | 5W-30 | 4.2-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2000-2005 | 5W-30 | 4.5-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1999 | 5W-30 | 4.2-4.6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1998 | 5W-30 | 4.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1994-1997 | 5W-30 | 3.9-4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1993 | 5W-20 | 3.9-4.2 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 1992 | 5W-30 | 3.9-4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1990-1991 | 5W-30 | 4.1-4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1989 | 5W-30 | 4.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Sonata year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Hyundai Sonata take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Hyundai Sonata takes 0W-16 or 0W-20 or 0W-30 engine oil, about 4.5-6.1 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2022-2023 models take 4.5-6.1 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Hyundai Sonata take?
About 4.5-6.1 qt with a filter change on 2024-2026 models, and 4.5-6.1 qt on 2022-2023 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Hyundai Sonata?
Yes. We record 19 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2024-2026: 0W-16/0W-20/0W-30; 2022-2023: 0W-16/0W-20/0W-30; 2021: 0W-30/5W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 38 of 38 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Hyundai Sonata, CarSpecFinder - Hyundai Sonata oil and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Hyundai Sonata, 2.0L 4-cyl. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.