Used Hyundai Elantra Engines
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Engine Options
Which engine does your Elantra have?
Seven generations of Elantra have been sold in the US. The 1992–1995 car used Mitsubishi-designed 1.6L and 1.8L twin-cam fours, the 1996–2000 car Hyundai’s own 1.8L and 2.0L Beta, and the 2001–2010 car and the 2009–2012 Elantra Touring the iron-block 2.0L Beta II. The 2011 car moved to the 1.8L Nu, joined from 2014 by a direct-injected 2.0L Nu; the 2017–2020 car added the 1.4L Kappa and 1.6L Gamma turbos; and the current car, on sale since 2021, uses a 2.0L Smartstream, a 1.6L hybrid, a 1.6L turbo in the N Line and, from 2022, a 2.0L turbo in the Elantra N.
The table below shows what was offered when, including the 1996–2000 wagon, the Elantra Touring, GT, Coupe, N Line and N. Many years had more than one engine, and the same size can mean different engines in different decades, so we confirm from your VIN.
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L DOHC four-cylinder | Code: G4CR | 1992–1995; the only engine in 1992. |
| 1.8L DOHC four-cylinder | Code: G4CN | 1993–1995. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Beta four-cylinder | Code: G4GM | 1996–1998, the only engine. |
| 2.0L Beta four-cylinder | Code: G4GF | 1999–2000, the only engine. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Beta II four-cylinder | Code: G4GC | Only engine, sedan and Elantra GT. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Beta II four-cylinder | Code: G4GC | Only engine, sedan and Touring. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Nu MPI four-cylinder | Code: G4NB | Most 2011–2016 sedans; 2013 Elantra Coupe and GT. |
| 2.0L Nu GDI four-cylinder | Code: G4NC | Sport sedan 2014–2016, Elantra Coupe 2014, Elantra GT 2014–2016. |
| 2.0L Beta II four-cylinder | Code: G4GC | Elantra Touring wagon, 2011–2012. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Nu MPI Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder | Every sedan except the Eco and Sport. | |
| 1.4L Kappa turbo four-cylinder | Eco sedan. | |
| 1.6L Gamma turbo four-cylinder | Sport sedan; Elantra GT Sport and GT N Line, 2018–2020. | |
| 2.0L Nu GDI four-cylinder | Code: G4NC | Elantra GT, 2017–2020. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Smartstream MPI four-cylinder | Standard engine on every non-hybrid trim below N Line. | |
| 1.6L Smartstream GDI hybrid four-cylinder | Elantra Hybrid, with electric motor. | |
| 1.6L turbo four-cylinder | N Line. | |
| 2.0L Theta II turbo four-cylinder | Code: G4KH | Elantra N, 2022 on. |
Not sure which one is yours? Request a quote and we’ll work it out from your VIN.
Before You Order
What to check before you order
Three different 1.8Ls
The Elantra has had three unrelated 1.8L engines: the Mitsubishi-designed G4CN of 1993–1995, the Beta G4GM of 1996–1998 and the Nu G4NB of 2011–2016. None of them swaps for another, so give us the model year as well as the size.
Which 2.0L
Since 2014 the Elantra’s Nu 2.0L has come both direct-injected (GDI), in the Sport, Coupe and GT, and port-injected (MPI), in the 2017–2020 sedan, and neither is related to the Beta II 2.0L of 2001–2012. Match the code, not just the size.
Sedan, Touring, GT, Coupe or N
The GT and Coupe often used a different engine from the sedan of the same year, and the 2011–2012 Elantra Touring kept the 2.0L Beta II after the sedan moved to the Nu. The N Line’s 1.6L turbo and the N’s 2.0L turbo are different engines from the standard 2.0L. Tell us the body and trim.
Three sedan engines in 2017–2020
The 2.0L, 1.4L turbo Eco and 1.6L turbo Sport were sold side by side. The Eco only came with the dual-clutch, so the engine and transmission go together.
Hybrid is different
The 2021-on Elantra Hybrid uses a 1.6L Kappa-family GDI engine with a motor and a high-voltage battery. It is not the 1.6L turbo in the N Line.
Have your VIN ready
With the VIN we can confirm the engine, model year and body before we quote, which avoids ordering the wrong version.
Common Problems
Common Elantra engine problems
Broken timing belt — Beta and Beta II, 1996–2012
The 1.8L and 2.0L Beta and the 2.0L Beta II drive their camshafts with a rubber belt, and they are interference engines: if the belt snaps or jumps a tooth, the valves hit the pistons. The belt has a set replacement interval, and a car that missed it can need a cylinder head or a whole engine after a failure.
Piston slap — 1.8L Nu, 2011–2016
A knocking or slapping noise from the pistons, worst on cold starts and fading as the engine warms. The same engine is in the 2013 Elantra GT and Coupe, so those can show it too.
Rod-bearing wear — 2.0L Nu GDI, 2014–2016
The 2.0L GDI in the 2014 Coupe, 2014–2016 Sport sedan and 2014–2016 GT can wear its connecting-rod bearings early, bringing a knock that does not fade when warm and then seizure. Have a Hyundai dealer check the VIN for extended coverage before paying for a replacement.
Piston oil rings — 2.0L MPI, 2019–2020
On certain 2019–2020 Elantras, the piston oil rings of the 2.0L Nu MPI may not have been heat-treated properly, which can damage the engine, make it stall and let oil leak onto the hot exhaust. Hyundai recalled these engines for inspection, replacement where needed and piston-ring noise-sensing software, so check the VIN before buying an engine.
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FAQ
Elantra engine questions, answered
Which engine does my Elantra have?
A 1992–1995 Elantra has a 1.6L or 1.8L Mitsubishi-designed four, a 1996–2000 car the 1.8L or 2.0L Beta, and every 2001–2010 Elantra and 2009–2012 Elantra Touring the 2.0L Beta II. From 2011 it depends on year and trim: the 1.8L Nu in most 2011–2016 sedans, the 2.0L Nu GDI in the 2014–2016 Sport, Coupe and GT, three sedan engines in 2017–2020 plus the GT’s 2.0L GDI, and four engines in the current car. Send us your VIN and we will confirm.
My 2011–2016 Elantra knocks when it is cold. What is it?
On the 1.8L Nu, a knock on cold starts that fades as the engine warms is the piston slap this engine is known for. A knock that stays when warm, especially on a 2014–2016 2.0L GDI, points to the rod bearings. Have it diagnosed first; if the engine does need replacing, send us the VIN and we will quote a matching unit.
Is my 2019–2020 Elantra’s 2.0L part of a recall?
Certain 2019–2020 Elantras with the 2.0L Nu MPI were recalled because their piston oil rings may not have been heat-treated properly. The remedy includes a replacement engine where the inspection calls for one, so have a dealer run the VIN before you order.
Is the engine covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every engine we sell is covered by warranty, and extended cover is available at extra cost. The full terms are in our Warranty Policy.
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