Does A Hyundai Elantra Have A Timing Belt Or Timing Chain?

Hyundai Elantra Belt Or Chain

From 2011 to 2021 all Hyundai Elantra models have a timing chain and an interference engine. From 1992 to 2010 all Hyundai Elantra models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

For example, the 2021 Hyundai Elantra 1.6L 4 Cyl. 201 hp (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) option has a timing chain while the 2010 Hyundai Elantra 2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II) option has a timing belt.

Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Model Years	Engine Option	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference
2011 - 2021	all	timing chain	interference
1992 - 2009	all	timing belt	non-interference

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Check the belt or chain for other makes and models here.

Timing Belt Basics

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.

2021 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement 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

2020 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2020 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement 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

2019 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2019 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement 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

2018 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2018 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement 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

2017 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2017 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement 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

2016 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2016 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement 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

2015 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2015 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
1.8L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (Nu)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. 173 hp (Nu)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2014 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2014 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
1.8L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (Nu)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. 173 hp (Nu)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2013 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2013 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	1.8L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (Nu)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2012 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	1.8L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (Nu)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2011 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Hyundai Elantras have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2011 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	1.8L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (Nu)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2010 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2010 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

2009 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2009 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

2008 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2008 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

2007 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2007 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

2006 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2006 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

2005 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2005 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

2004 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2004 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

2003 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2003 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

2002 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2002 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

2001 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2001 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

2000 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2000 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

1999 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

1999 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Beta I)	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)	timing belt	interference	60k miles

1998 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

1998 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Beta I)	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2.0L 4 Cyl. 138 hp (Beta II)	timing belt	interference	60k miles

1997 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

1997 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Beta I)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

1996 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

1996 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Beta I)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles

1995 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1995 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

1995 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61)	timing belt	interference	60k miles
1.8L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (4G67/G4CM)	timing belt	interference	60k miles

1994 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1994 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

1994 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61)	timing belt	interference	60k miles
1.8L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (4G67/G4CM)	timing belt	interference	60k miles

1993 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1993 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

1993 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61)	timing belt	interference	60k miles
1.8L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (4G67/G4CM)	timing belt	interference	60k miles

1992 Hyundai Elantra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1992 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

1992 Hyundai Elantra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	1.6L 4 Cyl. 113 hp (4G61)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	60k miles