Hyundai Elantra Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs by Year

OEM-referenced lug nut torque, socket size, lug pattern, and full fastener specs for every model year of the Hyundai Elantra. Select a year below for exact wheel, brake, and engine torque values.

Quick answer: across most Hyundai Elantra model years, the lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact values vary by generation — see the table below.

Hyundai Elantra lug nut torque & oil drain by generation

Generation	Years	Lug Torque	Socket	Thread	Oil Drain	Notable changes
Third generation (XD)	2001–2006	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	EPA-classified as a midsize car despite its compact footprint.
Fourth generation (HD)	2007–2010	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	J.D. Power's highest-quality compact car for model-year 2009.
Fifth generation (MD/UD)	2011–2016	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Named North American Car of the Year for 2012.
Sixth generation (AD)	2017–2020	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Turbocharged 1.4L Eco trim added for model-year 2017.
Seventh generation (CN7)	2021–2026	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Fastback-inspired redesign; Elantra N performance line added.

OEM-referenced values, reduced to the most common (mode) spec per generation. Where per-generation data is too sparse to trust, the cell falls back to the model-wide consensus — flagged "varies — see year page". Always confirm against the specific year page for your VIN.

What is the lug nut torque on a Hyundai Elantra?

Most Hyundai Elantra model years use 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact torque and socket size can vary by generation — see the generation table above for your model years.

How Hyundai Elantra torque specs change by year

Lug nut torque and fastener specs can change across model-year generations of the Hyundai Elantra — a redesign often brings new wheel hardware, thread pitch, or socket size. Always confirm against the specific year that matches your VIN rather than assuming the spec carries over.

What each year page covers

Every Hyundai Elantra year page lists the OEM lug nut torque and socket size, oil drain plug torque, brake caliper bolt specs, and the full fastener database we have sourced from manufacturer service literature for that model year.

All model years (26)

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