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The short version
- A Sonata wheel bearing runs 2002 to 2018 in this chart. The model year still does most of the work at the rear.
- The front end was missing from this page entirely. It resolves too, and it carries a real parts change partway through the 2002 model year.
- Rear numbers commonly cited are 512265, 512437 and 512553. They run 2006 to 2009, 2010 to 2014 and 2015 to 2018.
- Hyundai’s warranty runs long for the original owner. Some failures are still covered, so check before paying.
A Sonata wheel bearing question usually starts and ends with the model year. That stays true for the rear axle across the full 2002 to 2018 span.
The front end is a different story. It went unlisted here for a long time.
Read in full, the catalogs show one date inside a single model year that matters more than the year itself. That date sits inside 2002, and it decides the front bearing.
The 2002 build date split
Cars built through January 3, 2002 use an 80 mm front bearing, cataloged as 510076. Cars built from January 4, 2002 onward use an 84 mm bearing, cataloged as 510034.
The two parts look similar from the outside. A build date, not a trim badge, is the only reliable way to tell them apart on a 2002 car.
The build date is stamped on the door jamb sticker, next to the tire pressure information. A part counter working from model year alone is guessing on this one car.
Confirming a number against the old part is worth doing regardless of the year. That process is on the cross reference page.
Away from that one date, the front is ordinary. From 2002 through 2014 a single parallel listing covers the position, and the 2015 redesign brings its own single number through 2018.
The warranty worth checking
Hyundai’s powertrain coverage is unusually long for the original owner. Its terms have also shifted across the years this car has been sold.
A Sonata wheel bearing sits in a gray area between powertrain and wear items. The answer depends on the car and the dealer reading the paperwork.
It costs one phone call, and it is worth making before booking the work. Some dealers deny the claim on sight and some do not, which is exactly why the call matters.
The terms and what typically gets denied are on the warranty page.
What failure sounds like
Rear bearings on these commonly produce a hum that rises with road speed. It often shows up well before the wheel has any looseness by hand.
A wheel that rocks tight at twelve and six is not proof the bearing is fine. Trust the sound over the feel.
The mechanisms behind that pattern are on the failure page. Separating the noise from a worn tire is on the tire noise page.
Neither end is exempt from the general rule. A hum that changes with load, not with engine speed, points at a bearing rather than the driveline.
Sharing parts with the XG350
The early front bearings, both the 80 mm and the 84 mm design, are cataloged against the XG350 alongside the Sonata for the same model years.
A listing that shows the XG350 in the fitment list is not a mismatch. The two cars used the same front hardware during that period.
That overlap matters most when a listing feels thin for the Sonata alone. Searching the XG350 fitment can turn up the same physical part under a wider net.
Doing the job
Bolt on hubs at both ends means no press is needed anywhere on this car. Budget the time for corroded bolts instead, especially on an older rear.
Torque the axle nut to spec once the new part is in, and use a new nut where the design calls for one. A nut that was only snugged by hand is how a fresh bearing gets ruined within a season.
General torque figures and the tools for the job are worth checking before starting. Getting the preload right the first time avoids a comeback.
Sonata wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 to 2019 | Rear, parallel listing | WE61822 check price |
| 2015 to 2018 | Rear | 512553 check price |
| 2015 to 2018 | Front | 513374 check price |
| 2015 | Rear, 1.6, 2.0 or 2.4 liter gas engine, parallel listing | WE61822 check price |
| 2015 | Rear, 2.4 liter hybrid, parallel listing | WE60771 check price |
| 2011 to 2014 | Rear, parallel listing | WE60771 check price |
| 2010 to 2014 | Rear | 512437 check price |
| 2009 | Rear, parallel listing | HA590325 check price |
| 2006 to 2009 | Rear | 512265 check price |
| 2006 to 2009 | Rear, except ABS, parallel listing | 512266 check price |
| 2002 to 2014 | Front, parallel listing | WE60704 check price |
| 2002, built from January 4, to 2009 | Front, 84 mm bearing | 510034 check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Rear, four wheel ABS | 512190 check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Rear, four wheel ABS, parallel listing | WE61278 check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Rear, except ABS | 512191 check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Rear, except ABS, parallel listing | WE61471 check price |
| 1999 to 2002, built through January 3 | Front, 80 mm bearing | 510076 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
510076 and 510034 are not interchangeable. Neither one is a safe default guess for a 2002 car, and the build date decides it, not the trim level or the engine.
Elsewhere in this chart, a year range with two numbers is a parallel catalog listing. Both describe the same physical part.
Match the number already stamped on the old bearing. Do not rank one catalog above the other.
Diagnosing a Sonata wheel bearing
- Read the build date off the door jamb sticker before ordering anything for a 2002 car.
- Coast in neutral at the noise speed to rule out the driveline.
- Weave gently and note which side loads the noise.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six, knowing a tight wheel proves little on its own.
- Compare hub heat across the axle after a drive.
The checking process in full is on the checking page.
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Common questions
Which Sonata wheel bearing do I need?
The rear still answers mostly by year: 512265 for 2006 to 2009, 512437 for 2010 to 2014 and 512553 for 2015 to 2018. The front needs a build date for 2002 and then follows its own year ranges.
How do I know if my 2002 car is the early or late design?
Check the build date on the door jamb sticker. January 3, 2002 or earlier takes 510076, and January 4, 2002 or later takes 510034.
Is there a trim split?
Not for the rear generation numbers. The one genuine trim independent split is the ABS versus non-ABS rear parts from 2002 to 2005.
Could it be under warranty?
Possibly, for an original owner on a newer car. Call and ask before paying for the work.
Do I need a press?
No. Both ends on this car are bolt on hub units, so a home mechanic with hand tools can do the job.