Collection: Used Hyundai Engines For Sale

Browse Hyundai Engines by Year

Pick your model year — every year page is built from live inventory and lists the Hyundai models and engine families in stock for that year with the count of each.

Hyundai Engines We Cover

Real Hyundai engines from our warehouse, tested and ready to ship. Hyundai shares its engine catalog with Kia across the Hyundai Motor Group, so a unit from a Sorento is frequently the correct part for a Santa Fe — the engine code is what identifies it.

Lambda 3.5L V6

Palisade, Santa Fe XL, Sonata 3.5, Azera (2007+). The volume Hyundai V6 — dual VVT, 60-degree architecture, shared with the Kia Telluride.

Theta II 2.4L Inline-Four (NA)

Sonata, Tucson, Santa Fe Sport (2011–2018). Aluminum block with GDI — subject to the HMG rod-bearing class action; we verify KSDS update status on every unit.

Theta II 2.0T Turbo Inline-Four

Sonata Sport 2.0T, Santa Fe Sport 2.0T, Veloster Turbo, Genesis G70 2.0T (2011–2020). Twin-scroll turbo GDI — same rod-bearing history applies.

Lambda II 3.3T Twin-Turbo V6

Genesis G80 3.3T Sport, G70 3.3T (2017+). Performance twin-turbo V6 at 365 hp — HPFP and turbo condition are the things to verify.

Gamma 1.6T GDI Turbo Inline-Four

Veloster Turbo, Elantra Sport, Tucson 1.6T, Kona 1.6T (2013+). Compact twin-scroll turbo four — GDI, so expect intake carbon past 80K miles.

Gamma 1.6L MPI Inline-Four (NA)

Accent, Elantra base, Veloster base (2011+). Port-injected economy four — MPI rather than GDI, so no carbon-buildup issue.

Nu 2.0L GDI Inline-Four

Elantra GT, Tucson 2.0L, Kona 2.0L (2011+). Mid-size GDI four — high volume and widely available across HMG applications.

Smartstream 2.5T Turbo Inline-Four

Sonata N-Line, Santa Cruz, Genesis G80 2.5T, GV70 2.5T (2020+). The Theta II successor — dual port-and-direct injection, and NOT a Theta II replacement part.

Smartstream 1.6T Hybrid Inline-Four

Tucson Hybrid, Santa Fe Hybrid, Elantra Hybrid (2021+). Turbocharged hybrid — tied to the year-specific motor and transmission, so match the donor year exactly.

Tau 5.0L V8

Genesis G90 5.0, older Equus 5.0 (2011–2022). Hyundai's flagship V8 — low production volume, so availability is limited and sourcing is specialist.

Kappa 1.6L Hybrid Inline-Four

Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-In, older Sonata Hybrid (2017–2022). Atkinson-cycle hybrid four — the hybrid system pairing must match the donor year.

More Hyundai Engines

Plus Kappa 1.4L, Gamma 1.6L Atkinson hybrid variants, older Sigma 3.3 V6 and Delta 2.7 V6 — text us your VIN.

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Why Buy a Used Hyundai Engine from Auto Power Source

Hyundai's engine catalog is shared with sister-brand Kia across the entire Hyundai Motor Group lineup — the 2.4L Theta II in a 2015 Sonata is the same long-block as the one in a 2015 Kia Optima, and the 3.5L Lambda in a Palisade shares architecture with the Kia Telluride. That cross-brand sharing is good for parts availability and price, but it also means Hyundai owners share the same known issues. The Theta II 2.0T and 2.4L GDI rod-bearing recall and class action, spanning roughly 2011–2018 model years, is the single biggest thing to verify on any Theta II purchase, and post-2020 Smartstream 2.5T units are architecturally different rather than a drop-in replacement.

Our 1,440 verified Hyundai engines all come from low-mileage donor vehicles, cataloged by VIN, and held in our climate-controlled warehouse pending sale. Each unit clears our six-step process: VIN-matched to donor and target, ASE-certified compression test on every cylinder, leak-down evaluation, run-stand noise and smoke verification, full visual inspection, multi-angle photographs sent for your approval, and palletized freight shipping. Every Theta II 2.0T and 2.4L GDI unit gets an extra rod-bearing inspection, and we verify the Knock Sensor Detection System update status against the donor VIN.

You pay a fraction of dealer-new pricing for identical HMG engineering, ship free on a heavy-duty pallet to any address in the continental U.S., and you have 30 days from delivery to return for any reason — no restocking fees, no return freight charges. The warranty printed on the listing — with extended coverage up to 3 years available — covers you after install, and our six-step inspection has held our fitment-related return rate at 0% across 100K+ engines and transmissions in stock.

Your Hyundai Engine Options: Compared

Most Hyundai owners face four real choices when the engine fails:

Tested used OEM hits the sweet spot — same engineering as new, fraction of the cost.

Learn More: Buyer Guides

Practical guides from our team — how to install a used engine, what to check on delivery, and what really matters when buying online.

APS Preinstallation Guide

Step-by-step guide to properly installing a used engine or transmission — what to inspect, prep, and torque before first start.

Post-Install Maintenance Checklist

Keep your used unit running like new — the break-in period, fluid intervals, and warning signs to watch for.

5 Things to Know Before Buying

Warranty terms, VIN matching, mileage, testing, return policy — the checklist every buyer should run through.

After Delivery: Inspection Guide

What to check the moment your unit arrives — freight damage, matching numbers, and what to photograph.

Frequently Asked Questions

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