2025 Hyundai Elantra maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2025 Elantra, with its interval and an estimated cost.
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra oil change interval is every 8,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $50-$95). Severe: every 5,000 mi or 6 months, under conditions that differ by engine: for the 2.0L, any of Hyundai's twelve severe conditions, such as repeated short trips; extended idling or low-speed driving; rough or salt-spread roads; heavy traffic; towing, camping or roof loads; taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil; for the 1.6T N Line, only road salt or very cold weather; towing, camping or roof loads; taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil. Requires API SN PLUS oil, full synthetic.
Service intervals
From the 2025 Hyundai Elantra schedule.
| Service | Every | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil & Filter (2.0L / 1.6L turbo)Safety itemSevere: every 5,000 mi or 6 months, under conditions that differ by engine: for the 2.0L, any of Hyundai's twelve severe conditions, such as repeated short trips; extended idling or low-speed driving; rough or salt-spread roads; heavy traffic; towing, camping or roof loads; taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil; for the 1.6T N Line, only road salt or very cold weather; towing, camping or roof loads; taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil. Requires API SN PLUS oil, full synthetic.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | $50-$95 | |
| Tire Rotation (2.0L / 1.6L turbo)Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | $25-$55 | |
| Engine Air Filter (2.0L / 1.6L turbo)Inspect every 8,000 mi/12 mo, replace at 24,000 mi/36 mo. Severe: inspect the air filter more frequently (Hyundai prints no fixed severe interval) under any of these conditions: rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-spread roads; or heavy dust or sand.Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | 24,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 39,000 km / 36 mo | $25-$65 | |
| Cabin Air Filter (2.0L / 1.6L turbo)Severe: service the cabin air filter more frequently (Hyundai prints no fixed severe interval) under any of these conditions: rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-spread roads; heavy dust or sand; or uphill, downhill or mountain roads.Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | 16,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 26,000 km / 24 mo | $25-$55 | |
| Spark Plugs (2.0L)Severe: replace more frequently (Hyundai prints no fixed severe interval) under conditions such as repeated short trips; extended idling or low-speed driving; heavy traffic; hill or mountain driving; or frequent stop-and-go driving.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 96,000 mi≈ 154,000 km | $95-$230 | |
| Spark Plugs (1.6T)Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 48,000 mi≈ 77,000 km | $95-$230 | |
| Brake Fluid (2.0L / 1.6L turbo)Safety itemInspect every 8,000 mi or 12 months; replace every 48,000 mi or 48 months.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | 48,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 77,000 km / 48 mo | $95-$170 | |
| Engine Coolant (2.0L / 1.6L turbo)First replacement at 120,000 mi or 120 months; after that every 24,000 mi or 24 months.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | 120,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 193,000 km / 120 mo | $115-$210 | |
| CVT Fluid (IVT)Normal: 'No check, No service required'. Severe: replace every 60,000 mi under conditions such as repeated short trips; rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; heavy traffic; hill or mountain driving; or frequent stop-and-go driving.Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | As needed | $160-$360 | |
| Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid (1.6L turbo)Normal: 'No check, No service required'. Severe: replace every 80,000 mi under conditions such as rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; heavy traffic; hill or mountain driving; towing, camping or roof loads; or taxi or other commercial use.Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | As needed | $160-$360 | |
| Drive Belt Inspection (2.0L / 1.6L turbo)First inspection at 48,000 mi or 72 months; thereafter every 8,000 mi or 12 months.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | 48,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 77,000 km / 72 mo | — | |
| Brake Inspection (2.0L / 1.6L turbo)Disc brakes and pads. Severe: inspect more frequently (Hyundai prints no fixed severe interval) under any of these conditions: rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-spread roads; areas that use road salt or other corrosive materials, or very cold weather; heavy dust or sand; uphill, downhill or mountain roads; or towing a trailer, camping or roof loads.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | — | |
| Battery Inspection (2.0L / 1.6L turbo)Guide How to Replace a Car Battery (on a Modern Car) · The car battery and charging system: what every part does | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | — | |
| Engine Oil & Filter (2.0L turbo)Safety itemSevere: every 3,000 mi or 6 months under any of these conditions: road salt or very cold weather; towing, camping or roof loads; taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | 6,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 9,500 km / 12 mo | $50-$95 | |
| Tire Rotation (2.0L turbo)Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 6,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 9,500 km / 12 mo | $25-$55 | |
| Engine Air Filter (2.0L turbo)Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | 24,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 39,000 km / 48 mo | $25-$65 | |
| Cabin Air Filter (2.0L turbo)Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | 12,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 19,500 km / 24 mo | $25-$55 | |
| Spark Plugs (2.0L turbo)Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 42,000 mi≈ 68,000 km | $95-$230 | |
| Brake Fluid (2.0L turbo)Safety itemInspect every 6,000 mi or 12 months.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | 48,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 77,000 km / 48 mo | $95-$170 | |
| Engine Coolant (2.0L turbo)First at 120,000 mi or 120 months; after that every 24,000 mi or 24 months.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | 120,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 193,000 km / 120 mo | $115-$210 | |
| Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid (inspect) (2.0L turbo)Inspect at 48/96 months (24,000/48,000 mi). Severe: replace every 56,000 mi under conditions such as repeated short trips; rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; heavy traffic; hill or mountain driving; towing, camping or roof loads; or frequent stop-and-go driving.Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | 24,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 39,000 km / 48 mo | — | |
| Manual Transmission Fluid (2.0L turbo)Normal: 'No Check, No Service required'. Severe: every 72,000 mi under conditions such as rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; heavy traffic; hill or mountain driving; towing, camping or roof loads; or taxi or other commercial use. | As needed | — | |
| Drive Belt Inspection (2.0L turbo)First at 48,000 mi or 72 months; after that every 6,000 mi or 12 months.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | 48,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 77,000 km / 72 mo | — | |
| Brake Inspection (2.0L turbo)Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | 6,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 9,500 km / 12 mo | — | |
| Battery Inspection (2.0L turbo)Guide How to Replace a Car Battery (on a Modern Car) · The car battery and charging system: what every part does | 6,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 9,500 km / 12 mo | — | |
| Engine Oil & Filter (1.6L Hybrid)Safety itemSevere: every 3,750 mi or 6 months if the car is driven under any of Hyundai's twelve severe conditions, such as repeated short trips; extended idling or low-speed driving; rough or salt-spread roads; heavy traffic; towing, camping or roof loads; taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | $50-$95 | |
| Tire Rotation (1.6L Hybrid)Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | $25-$55 | |
| Engine Air Filter (1.6L Hybrid)Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | 24,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 39,000 km / 36 mo | $25-$65 | |
| Cabin Air Filter (1.6L Hybrid)Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | 16,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 26,000 km / 24 mo | $25-$55 | |
| Spark Plugs (1.6L Hybrid)Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 96,000 mi≈ 154,000 km | $95-$230 | |
| Brake Fluid (1.6L Hybrid)Safety itemInspect every 8,000 mi or 12 months.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | 48,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 77,000 km / 48 mo | $95-$170 | |
| Engine Coolant (1.6L Hybrid)Engine and inverter coolant: first at 120,000 mi or 120 months, then every 24,000 mi or 24 months.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | 120,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 193,000 km / 120 mo | $115-$210 | |
| Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid (1.6L Hybrid)Normal: 'No check, no service required'. Severe: replace every 80,000 mi under conditions such as rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; heavy traffic; hill or mountain driving; towing, camping or roof loads; or taxi or other commercial use. Engine clutch actuator fluid: replace every 24,000 mi or 24 months.Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | As needed | $160-$360 | |
| Drive Belt Inspection (HSG belt)Inspect every 8,000 mi or 12 months, replace every 64,000 mi or 48 months.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | — | |
| Brake Inspection (1.6L Hybrid)Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | — |
≈ converted from the other unit and rounded.
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
Common questions about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra
How often does a 2025 Hyundai Elantra need an oil change?
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra oil change interval is every 8,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $50-$95). Severe: every 5,000 mi or 6 months, under conditions that differ by engine: for the 2.0L, any of Hyundai's twelve severe conditions, such as repeated short trips; extended idling or low-speed driving; rough or salt-spread roads; heavy traffic; towing, camping or roof loads; taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil; for the 1.6T N Line, only road salt or very cold weather; towing, camping or roof loads; taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil. Requires API SN PLUS oil, full synthetic.
What maintenance does a 2025 Hyundai Elantra need?
The services not to skip on a 2025 Hyundai Elantra: engine oil & filter (2.0l / 1.6l turbo) every 8,000 mi / 12 mo; brake fluid (2.0l / 1.6l turbo) every 48,000 mi / 48 mo; engine oil & filter (2.0l turbo) every 6,000 mi / 12 mo; brake fluid (2.0l turbo) every 48,000 mi / 48 mo; engine oil & filter (1.6l hybrid) every 8,000 mi / 12 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.