Hyundai Sonata: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from June 24, 2011 to November 3, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 101 714
- Typical mileage per year
- 13 500 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 51%
- Frame repairs
- 13%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩3 600 000 – ₩30 500 000
- ≈ $2 678 – $22 692
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 9 500 km | 4 500 – 17 200 | 1 920 |
| 1 | 2025 | 22 700 km | 13 500 – 34 700 | 4 491 |
| 2 | 2024 | 43 800 km | 27 700 – 66 300 | 8 344 |
| 3 | 2023 | 62 500 km | 42 200 – 87 400 | 13 236 |
| 4 | 2022 | 72 900 km | 50 700 – 98 700 | 12 816 |
| 5 | 2021 | 81 400 km | 57 900 – 108 700 | 9 502 |
| 6 | 2020 | 94 100 km | 68 300 – 125 800 | 8 016 |
| 7 | 2019 | 102 900 km | 75 500 – 137 100 | 7 304 |
| 8 | 2018 | 110 200 km | 82 300 – 143 800 | 6 681 |
| 9 | 2017 | 115 100 km | 85 800 – 151 200 | 6 937 |
| 10 | 2016 | 120 100 km | 90 300 – 158 000 | 6 987 |
| 11 | 2015 | 122 500 km | 92 200 – 159 500 | 5 755 |
| 12 | 2014 | 126 000 km | 93 600 – 163 700 | 4 334 |
| 13 | 2013 | 129 200 km | 95 200 – 167 500 | 2 942 |
| 14 | 2012 | 133 000 km | 96 400 – 171 500 | 2 029 |
| 15 | 2011 | 126 700 km | 90 000 – 167 000 | 1 096 |
| 16 | 2010 | 131 100 km | 94 700 – 169 700 | 603 |
| 17 | 2009 | 131 600 km | 90 400 – 173 800 | 235 |
| 18 | 2008 | 150 700 km | 98 800 – 194 600 | 90 |
| 19 | 2007 | 131 300 km | 103 300 – 198 100 | 44 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Hyundai Sonata cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 33% | 7.6% | 14 617 |
| 4–7 years | 49% | 12% | 20 225 |
| 8–11 years | 61% | 16% | 16 821 |
| 12 years and older | 67% | 16% | 8 835 |
| All ages | 51% | 13% | 60 498 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 16%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.7% | 4.6% | 11% | 24% | 38% |
| Power steering fluid leak | 2.8%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% | 11% |
| Transmission oil leak | 2.1%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 4.0% |
| Drive shaft or CV joint problem | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Engine running problem | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₩30 500 000≈ $22 692 | ₩27 900 000 – ₩33 300 000≈ $20 758 – $24 775 | 115 |
| 2025 | ₩29 640 000≈ $22 052 | ₩26 720 000 – ₩32 640 000≈ $19 880 – $24 284 | 390 |
| 2024 | ₩28 200 000≈ $20 981 | ₩25 700 000 – ₩30 500 000≈ $19 121 – $22 692 | 951 |
| 2023 | ₩24 500 000≈ $18 228 | ₩20 800 000 – ₩28 000 000≈ $15 475 – $20 832 | 749 |
| 2022 | ₩18 990 000≈ $14 129 | ₩16 700 000 – ₩21 900 000≈ $12 425 – $16 294 | 1 856 |
| 2021 | ₩18 000 000≈ $13 392 | ₩15 990 000 – ₩20 500 000≈ $11 897 – $15 252 | 1 424 |
| 2020 | ₩16 500 000≈ $12 276 | ₩14 300 000 – ₩18 600 000≈ $10 639 – $13 838 | 1 681 |
| 2019 | ₩14 300 000≈ $10 639 | ₩12 200 000 – ₩16 500 000≈ $9 077 – $12 276 | 1 440 |
| 2018 | ₩12 200 000≈ $9 077 | ₩9 900 000 – ₩13 900 000≈ $7 366 – $10 342 | 1 021 |
| 2017 | ₩10 440 000≈ $7 767 | ₩8 600 000 – ₩12 200 000≈ $6 398 – $9 077 | 936 |
| 2016 | ₩9 500 000≈ $7 068 | ₩7 500 000 – ₩10 900 000≈ $5 580 – $8 110 | 1 057 |
| 2015 | ₩8 700 000≈ $6 473 | ₩7 100 000 – ₩9 900 000≈ $5 282 – $7 366 | 1 385 |
| 2014 | ₩6 990 000≈ $5 201 | ₩5 500 000 – ₩8 700 000≈ $4 092 – $6 473 | 766 |
| 2013 | ₩5 000 000≈ $3 720 | ₩4 200 000 – ₩6 300 000≈ $3 125 – $4 687 | 531 |
| 2012 | ₩4 700 000≈ $3 497 | ₩3 900 000 – ₩5 600 000≈ $2 902 – $4 166 | 493 |
| 2011 | ₩4 200 000≈ $3 125 | ₩3 510 000 – ₩5 070 000≈ $2 611 – $3 772 | 234 |
| 2010 | ₩3 800 000≈ $2 827 | ₩3 290 000 – ₩4 500 000≈ $2 448 – $3 348 | 293 |
| 2009 | ₩3 600 000≈ $2 678 | ₩2 970 000 – ₩4 300 000≈ $2 210 – $3 199 | 89 |
Hyundai Sonata: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
- Cars of this age typically show about 62 500 km at inspection; half of them have between 42 200 and 87 400 km.
- How often does a used Hyundai Sonata have body repairs?
- 51% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 13% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Hyundai Sonata cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2022 Hyundai Sonata was typically listed for ₩18 990 000 (≈ $14 129); half of these cars were listed between ₩16 700 000 (≈ $12 425) and ₩21 900 000 (≈ $16 294).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Hyundai Sonata?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (16%), Power steering fluid leak (2.8%), Transmission oil leak (2.1%).
Other Hyundai models
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- Santa FeInspected cars: 77 793 · 2002–2026
- PorterAlso sold as H100Inspected cars: 67 941 · 2004–2026
- TucsonInspected cars: 53 447 · 2004–2026
- Grand StarexAlso sold as H-1Inspected cars: 49 394 · 2008–2021
- PalisadeInspected cars: 32 317 · 2019–2026
- GenesisInspected cars: 23 271 · 2008–2016
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026