Does the 2010 Hyundai Sonata have a timing belt or chain?

The 2010 Hyundai Sonata does have a timing chain equipped according to the factory specs. The timing chain is supposed to last for the life of the car,but if You do have to replace the part its also recommended to replace the water pump as well. The chain will eventually stretch or warp as this occurs, allowing the car to run harshly, hesitate, or even stall. When You firSTStart the engine until it's warmed up, You can sometimes hear a slapping noise sometimes this gets misdiagnosed as a ticking from the lifter. The estimated cost of replacing the timing chain will be between $250 and $300 on average, but it will rely on the labor used to detach and replace the components.