Hyundai maintenance schedule
The Hyundai maintenance schedule on many current models calls for an oil and filter change every 8,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, with full synthetic oil. That is the normal schedule in the 2025 Tucson owner’s manual. Cars driven in severe conditions follow a shorter schedule, and older models and other engines can differ, so check the manual for your model and year.
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The short answer
| Item | Normal schedule |
|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter | Every 8,000 miles or 12 months, with full synthetic oil (API SN PLUS or later) |
| Tire rotation | Every 8,000 miles or 12 months (2026 Santa Fe Hybrid manual) |
| Engine air filter | Replace every 24,000 miles or 36 months; inspect in between |
| Spark plugs | Every 96,000 miles |
| Engine coolant | First at 120,000 miles or 10 years, then every 24,000 miles or 2 years |
From Hyundai’s online owner’s manuals. Turbo and hybrid engines can have different items, such as spark plugs every 48,000 miles in the 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid manual.
How Hyundai sets the schedule
Hyundai uses a fixed schedule printed in the owner’s manual. Each column is a step of miles or months, and you do the work at whichever comes first. On the 2025 Tucson, the steps are 8,000 miles or 12 months, and the oil and filter are replaced at every step.
Some newer Hyundais also have an Oil Life Management System. Hyundai says it predicts oil life from your driving history and shows a message on the cluster when it is time for an oil change. If your car has it, follow the message, but don’t go past the limits in the manual. Reset the reminder after each oil change; the steps are in the instrument cluster section of the manual, and a summary is in how to reset the oil light.
Hyundai oil change interval
On the 2025 Tucson, Hyundai’s normal interval is 8,000 miles or 12 months. Two conditions shorten it:
- Oil grade. The schedule assumes full synthetic oil that meets API SN PLUS or later. Hyundai’s manual says that if a lower grade is used, including mineral or semi-synthetic oil, the oil and filter must be changed on the severe schedule.
- Severe driving. Hyundai lists conditions such as rough, dusty, or salted roads, very cold weather, heavy stop-and-go traffic, short trips, long idling, mountain driving, towing, and commercial use. These cars follow the “Maintenance under severe usage conditions” table in the manual, which has shorter intervals.
Older Hyundais were built with different intervals, so don’t carry the 8,000-mile number back to an older car. For how to tell which schedule fits you, see normal vs severe maintenance.
Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance
Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance covered new 2020 to 2025 Hyundais bought or leased on or after February 1, 2020, for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. According to Hyundai Motor America’s program FAQ:
| Model year | What is free |
|---|---|
| 2020–2024 | Oil and filter changes, tire rotations, and multi-point inspections at the normal schedule intervals, for 3 years or 36,000 miles |
| 2025 | Four basic services (oil and filter, tire rotation, multi-point inspection), used within 3 years or 36,000 miles |
| 2026 and newer | Not included, according to news reports from April 2025; Hyundai offers prepaid maintenance plans instead |
The FAQ lists the limits: services only at authorized Hyundai dealers; oil changes are not included for electric or fuel cell vehicles; air filters, cabin filters, wiper blades, and brake pads are not covered; extra visits for severe driving are the owner’s cost; and the plan is for the first retail owner only. Hyundai says it can change the program at any time, so confirm your car’s coverage with a dealer.
Where to find your Hyundai’s schedule (PDF)
Hyundai publishes its owner’s manuals online at ownersmanual.hyundai.com, by model and year, with the normal and severe maintenance tables. The printed manual in the glove box has the same tables, and you can save the online pages as a PDF. Hyundai’s warranty covers defects, not maintenance; how the two connect is explained in maintenance and warranty.
Keep a record
Write down the date, the odometer, and what was done at each visit, and keep the receipts, in a car maintenance log. A record shows when the next 8,000 miles or 12 months runs out, and it proves the service was done if you ever need a warranty claim. Hyundai model pages, such as the Elantra and Tucson, have the schedule by year. More makes: car maintenance by make.
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FAQ
How often does a Hyundai need an oil change?
On many current models, such as the 2025 Tucson, every 8,000 miles or 12 months with full synthetic oil. Severe driving or a lower oil grade means the shorter severe schedule. Check your manual for your engine and year.
Does a new Hyundai come with free maintenance?
Model years 2020 to 2025 came with Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles. News reports say 2026 and newer models do not include it. Ask the dealer what came with your car and get it in writing.
Can I service my Hyundai at an independent shop?
Yes, for regular maintenance. Keep the receipts showing the date, mileage, and oil used. The free services under Complimentary Maintenance, though, are only available at Hyundai dealers.
Where is the Hyundai maintenance schedule PDF?
In the owner’s manual for your model and year, at ownersmanual.hyundai.com or in the glove box. Look for “Normal maintenance schedule” and “Maintenance under severe usage conditions.”
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Sources
- Hyundai, 2025 Tucson owner’s manual, Normal maintenance schedule (oil 8,000 miles or 12 months, full synthetic API SN PLUS, air filter, spark plugs, coolant) (checked November 12, 2026): ownersmanual.hyundai.com
- Hyundai, 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid owner’s manual, Normal maintenance schedule (tire rotation, spark plugs) (checked November 12, 2026): ownersmanual.hyundai.com
- Hyundai, 2025 Sonata owner’s manual, Scheduled maintenance services (severe usage conditions; lower-grade oil; Oil Life Management System) (checked November 12, 2026): ownersmanual.hyundai.com
- Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance FAQ, August 2024 (model years 2020–2025, terms and exclusions; dealer-hosted copy) (checked November 12, 2026): HCM FAQ (PDF)
- Motor1, “Hyundai Won’t Raise Prices Over Tariffs, But Kills Free Maintenance,” April 3, 2025 (program ends with model year 2026) (checked November 12, 2026): motor1.com