2017–2020 AD (6th generation)
2017–2020 Hyundai Elantra Factory Maintenance Schedule
The factory maintenance schedule for the 2017–2020 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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2017–2020 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
30,000 miles / 24 months
- Replace engine air filter
- Inspect brake lines, fuel system, drive belts
- Inspect transmission for leaks
60,000 miles / 48 months
- Replace engine coolant
- Inspect water pump
100,000 miles / 96 months
- Replace spark plugs (MPI engine, iridium)
Severe service (short trips, dusty roads, heavy idling, towing) halves the oil interval to 3,750 mi. Turbo engines (1.4T, 1.6T) should have spark plugs checked closer to 60,000 mi.
Which Hyundai Elantra model years does this cover?
These service schedule specifications apply to every Hyundai Elantra built from 2017 through 2020 — the AD (6th generation), compact sedan. 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 2017–2020 Hyundai Elantra
- 2017AD generation launch; 2.0L MPI base engine, 1.4T Eco introduced
- 20181.6T Sport sedan added, replacing the previous-generation naturally aspirated Sport
- 2019Facelift: new front/rear fascias, standard LED DRLs, available LED headlights on upper trims
- 2020Final model year before the CN7 redesign; carryover engines
2017–2020 Hyundai Elantra service schedule: common questions
How often does a 2017–2020 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 2017–2020 Hyundai Elantra?
- Replace engine air filter; Inspect brake lines, fuel system, drive belts; Inspect transmission for leaks.
What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2017–2020 Hyundai Elantra?
- Replace engine coolant; Inspect water pump.
What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2017–2020 Hyundai Elantra?
- Replace spark plugs (MPI engine, iridium).
Does severe service change the schedule for a 2017–2020 Hyundai Elantra?
- Severe service (short trips, dusty roads, heavy idling, towing) halves the oil interval to 3,750 mi. Turbo engines (1.4T, 1.6T) should have spark plugs checked closer to 60,000 mi.
Sources
- Ontario Hyundai, Elantra oil type & capacity by model year (all AD engines)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2018 Elantra 2.0L MPI oil spec/capacity
- AMSOIL lookup, 2018 Elantra 1.4L Turbo oil spec/capacity
- AMSOIL lookup (CA), 2018 Elantra 1.6L Turbo oil spec/capacity
- NHTSA recall 21V-301, 2.0L Nu MPI piston oil ring defect
- NHTSA recall 17V-213, MDPS steering connector
- NHTSA recall 17V-063, brake booster failure
- Hyundai Motor America press release, 2022 Engine II litigation settlement
- Edmunds, 2018 Elantra specs (curb weight, fuel tank, mpg)
- Cabin air filter 97133-F2000 fitment (2017–2023 Elantra)
- Engine air filter 28113-F2000 fitment (2017–2020 Elantra)
