Hyundai Theta 2.0L Engine Problems and Reliability
Mar 23, 2019 · I am thinking about a 2019 or 2020 SanteFe utimate and have been doing some reading about the theta II engine issues. They burn oil, numerous recalls because of failures, …
Former Hyundai tech speaks about Theta engine failures
Oct 13, 2021 · I hope this is the appropriate place for this. I found this guy on YouTube who was a Platinum master tech for Hyundai. He has a video on his channel showing the procedure for …
Hyundai Theta 2.0T GDI Engine Technology | Hyundai Forums
Nov 28, 2016 · As with the base 2.4-liter, the 2.0T's engine noise is noticeable until you settle into a cruise. The engine note at big throttle openings is fairly prosaic, too, although the faint turbo …
Hyundai Motor's defect, 2.5 smart stream engine(Theta 3)
Jan 13, 2021 · The '08 2.4 I purchased new, best vehicle I've ever owned, 300k miles and engine strong as when new, but the '11 2.0T just the opposite, many problems, ran great but a qt of …
Is the Theta II Engine Issue Resolved for 2018? - Hyundai Forums
Apr 29, 2018 · There is a Hyundai/Kia Theta II GDI engine lawsuit that alleges oil flow problems cause catastrophic engine failure while driving. The 2011-2016 Sonata is among the affected …
Theta II - Selling vs Keeping Pro's and Con's - Hyundai Forums
Aug 6, 2021 · I've read every word written on the Theta II problem (in the technical and lay press as well as the forums) and have concluded that (1) the Theta II engine's bearings are …
2.4 Theta II Autopsy | Hyundai Forums
Feb 23, 2025 · This is an excellent video of an autopsy of a later production Theta II engine that has failed at roughly 100,000 miles. It's definitely worth watching, for any of you that have …
Engine replacement denied - low compression | Hyundai Forums
Oct 30, 2024 · I'm new to the site, came here looking for information about the Theta ll engine recall. I am the owner of a 2013 Sonata SE with the 2.4L with 139000 Km on it that we …
Another Theta II 2.0T engine failure - Hyundai Forums
May 16, 2021 · Got it towed to Hyundai dealership, drove around their parking lot and heard loud knocking coming from the engine during acceleration. They diagnosed it a couple of days later …
Hyundai Theta 2.0L Engine Problems and Reliability
Jul 14, 2013 · It seems like most of the Theta II engine failures I’ve read about were from 2011-2014 model years. They announced the first recall for those model years in 2015, and …