--- title: "2012-2016 Hyundai Elantra Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2012-2016 Hyundai Elantra, the MD/UD (5th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2012-2016 Hyundai Elantra Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2012-2016 Hyundai Elantra: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the MD/UD (5th generation), Compact sedan (also sold as Coupe 2013-2014 and GT 5-door hatchback through 2016 on the related UD platform). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-20, 4.2 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 35, 500 CCA | | Tire size | 195/65R15 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 28" / 14" | | Cabin filter | Hyundai 97133-2H000 (some sedan builds use 97133-3X000. Check VIN at parts counter) | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## 2012-2016 Hyundai Elantra maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2012-2016 Hyundai Elantra? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1.8L 4-cylinder (Nu, G4NB) | 2012-2016 | GLS, SE, Limited, Blue, Coupe GS/SE (base engine on all non-GDI trims) | 5W-20 | 4.2 qt | | 2.0L 4-cylinder GDI (Nu, G4NA) | 2013-2016 | Elantra Sport sedan (2013-2014), Elantra Coupe SE 2.0 (2013-2014), Elantra GT (2013-2016) | 5W-20 | 4.2 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | MD generation launch (sedan only) | | 2013 | Elantra Coupe and Elantra GT (UD platform hatchback) join the lineup with the 2.0L Nu GDI available; Elantra Sport sedan trim added | | 2014 | Facelift: revised front/rear fascias, new wheel designs | | 2015-2016 | Sedan carries over largely unchanged in its final two years before the AD redesign; GT hatchback continues into 2017 on the related UD platform after the sedan moves to AD | ## Model years in this generation - [2012 Elantra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012) - [2013 Elantra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2013) - [2014 Elantra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2014) - [2015 Elantra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2015) - [2016 Elantra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2016) For the full nameplate history, see the [Hyundai Elantra guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra). ## Sources - [AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Elantra 1.8L oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/hyundai/elantra/1-8l-4-cyl-engine-code-e-7/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2014 Elantra 2.0L GDI oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2014/hyundai/elantra/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-h-1/) - [PR Newswire, 2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe 2.0L GDI 'Nu' engine specs (173 hp)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2014-hyundai-elantra-coupe-ups-fun-factor-232754401.html) - [NHTSA recall 23V-651, ABS module internal leak / fire risk](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=elantra&modelYear=2013) - [NHTSA recall 15V-871, ESC unintended braking](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=elantra&modelYear=2012) - [NHTSA recall 13V-115, side curtain airbag bracket](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=elantra&modelYear=2012) - [Hyundai Nu Engine class-action settlement overview, BBB National Programs](https://bbbprograms.org/programs/dr/class-action/hyundai-nu) - [Hyundai Motor America press release, 2022 Engine II litigation settlement](https://www.hyundainews.com/releases/3657) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Elantra EPA ratings (all trims)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Hyundai_Elantra.shtml) - [Edmunds, 2013 Elantra specs (curb weight, fuel tank)](https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/elantra/2013/features-specs/) - [Hyundai/Kia OEM oil filter 26300-35505 fitment listing](https://hyundai.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/hyundai-oil-filter-2630035505) - [wheel-size.com, Elantra MD/UD OE tire and wheel fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/hyundai/elantra/2013/) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.