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The Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year. These engines are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Hyundai Elantra.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2026 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 1992-2010 | All | Timing Belt | Interference |
Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2023 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 201 hp (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 147 hp (Nu) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 139 hp Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 121 hp (Smartstream G1.6) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 201 hp (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 147 hp (Nu) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4 Cyl. 128 hp (Kappa II T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 201 hp (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 154 hp (Nu MPi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4 Cyl. 128 hp (Kappa II T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 201 hp (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 154 hp (Nu MPi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4 Cyl. 128 hp (Kappa II T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 201 hp (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 154 hp (Nu MPi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4 Cyl. 128 hp (Kappa II T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 201 hp (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 154 hp (Nu MPi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2015 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (Nu) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 173 hp (Nu) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (Nu) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 173 hp (Nu) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (Nu) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (Nu) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (Nu) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 2009 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 2008 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 2007 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 2006 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 2005 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 2004 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 2003 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 2002 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 2001 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 2000 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 1999 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Beta I) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 1998 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Beta I) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 1997 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Beta I) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 1996 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Beta I) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
The 1995 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k [1] |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (4G67/G4CM) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k [1] |
[1] 1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61); 1.8L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (4G67/G4CM): This engine also has a balance-shaft belt that requires servicing.
The 1994 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k [1] |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (4G67/G4CM) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k [1] |
[1] 1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61); 1.8L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (4G67/G4CM): This engine also has a balance-shaft belt that requires servicing.
The 1993 Hyundai Elantra engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k [1] |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (4G67/G4CM) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k [1] |
[1] 1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61); 1.8L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (4G67/G4CM): This engine also has a balance-shaft belt that requires servicing.
The 1992 Hyundai Elantra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k [1] |
[1] 1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61): This engine also has a balance-shaft belt that requires servicing.

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.
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