Hyundai Sonata YF

Sixth generation · 2011–2014 · 4 model years · 6 trims

Hyundai Sonata (YF) – front Unverified
Photo: 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited, front left, 05-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited, front left, 05-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited, front left, 05-16-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Hyundai Sonata Y20 YF Sleek Silver (25) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Hyundai Sonata Pin Generation by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2012 Hyundai Sonata GL in Radiant Silver, rear right, 2021-06-12 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Hyundai Sonata generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2014
GLS Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 198 184 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 24/34 (27) $21,450
SE Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated (SE dual exhaust) 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 24/34 (27) $24,300
SE 2.0T Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC and paddle shifters FWD 21/31 (24) $25,850
Limited Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 198 184 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 24/34 (27) $27,000
Limited 2.0T Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC and paddle shifters FWD 21/31 (24) $28,550
2013
GLS Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 198 184 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 24/34 (27) $20,995
SE Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated (SE dual exhaust) 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 24/34 (27) $23,345
SE 2.0T Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC and paddle shifters FWD 22/33 (26) $24,895
Limited Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 198 184 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 24/34 (27) $25,845
Limited 2.0T Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC and paddle shifters FWD 22/33 (26) $27,595
2012
GLS 6MT · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 198 184 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 24/34 (27) $19,795
GLS Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 198 184 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 24/34 (27) $20,795
SE Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated (SE dual exhaust) 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 24/34 (27) $23,195
SE 2.0T Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC and paddle shifters FWD 22/33 (26) $24,745
Limited Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 198 184 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 24/34 (27) $26,445
Limited 2.0T Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC and paddle shifters FWD 22/33 (26) $28,195
2011
GLS 6MT · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 198 184 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 24/34 (27) $19,395
GLS Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 198 184 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 22/34 (26) $20,395
SE Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated (SE dual exhaust) 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 22/34 (26) $22,795
SE 2.0T Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC and paddle shifters FWD 22/32 (26) $24,345
Limited Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 198 184 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 22/34 (26) $25,495
Limited 2.0T Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC and paddle shifters FWD 22/32 (26) $27,245

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2014 7 ★★★★★
2013 9 ★★★★★
2012 8 ★★★★★
2011 14 ★★★★★

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.