2012–2016 MD/UD (5th generation)
2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra Factory Maintenance Schedule
The factory maintenance schedule for the 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra covering every service through 100,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.
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2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra maintenance schedule
Check your manual7,500 miles / 6 months
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect brakes, fluid levels, wipers
15,000 miles / 12 months
- Replace cabin air filter
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect drive belts, exhaust, steering linkage
30,000 miles / 24 months
- Replace engine air filter
- Inspect brake lines and fuel system
- Inspect automatic transmission for leaks
60,000 miles / 48 months
- Replace engine coolant
- Inspect timing chain tensioner and water pump
100,000 miles / 96 months
- Replace spark plugs (iridium)
- Replace transmission fluid (severe service) or inspect (normal)
Severe service (short trips, dusty roads, heavy idling, stop-and-go) halves the oil interval to 3,750 mi.
Which Hyundai Elantra model years does this cover?
These service schedule specifications apply to every Hyundai Elantra built from 2012 through 2016 — 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). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra
- 2012MD generation launch (sedan only)
- 2013Elantra Coupe and Elantra GT (UD platform hatchback) join the lineup with the 2.0L Nu GDI available; Elantra Sport sedan trim added
- 2014Facelift: revised front/rear fascias, new wheel designs
- 2015–2016Sedan 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
2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra service schedule: common questions
How often does a 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra need servicing?
- The first scheduled visit is at 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.
What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra?
- Replace engine air filter; Inspect brake lines and fuel system; Inspect automatic transmission for leaks.
What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra?
- Replace engine coolant; Inspect timing chain tensioner and water pump.
What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra?
- Replace spark plugs (iridium); Replace transmission fluid (severe service) or inspect (normal).
Does severe service change the schedule for a 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra?
- Severe service (short trips, dusty roads, heavy idling, stop-and-go) halves the oil interval to 3,750 mi.
Sources
- AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Elantra 1.8L oil spec/capacity
- AMSOIL lookup, 2014 Elantra 2.0L GDI oil spec/capacity
- PR Newswire, 2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe 2.0L GDI 'Nu' engine specs (173 hp)
- NHTSA recall 23V-651, ABS module internal leak / fire risk
- NHTSA recall 15V-871, ESC unintended braking
- NHTSA recall 13V-115, side curtain airbag bracket
- Hyundai Nu Engine class-action settlement overview, BBB National Programs
- Hyundai Motor America press release, 2022 Engine II litigation settlement
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Elantra EPA ratings (all trims)
- Edmunds, 2013 Elantra specs (curb weight, fuel tank)
- Hyundai/Kia OEM oil filter 26300-35505 fitment listing
- wheel-size.com, Elantra MD/UD OE tire and wheel fitments
