2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls and problems

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 recalls and 255 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2020 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 27 Elantra model years — 15th most.

3recalls

255complaints

21crashes

6fires

16injuries

10,211median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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3 recalls

Engine

Apr 28, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · 158,493 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Suspension

Oct 9, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V721000 · 744 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.

Risk: A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the ball joint fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 185.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Wheels

Oct 9, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V720000 · 48 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.

Risk: A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine112

Unknown or other26

Forward Collision Avoidance14

Service Brakes14

Vehicle Speed Control13

Fuel System10

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2020 vs. other Hyundai Elantra years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, the latest from Apr 28, 2021 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (112), power train (48), exterior lighting (28). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.