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2020 Hyundai Elantra: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
238Owner complaints
4★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 open NHTSA safety recalls and 238 owner complaints on file, with an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 open safety recalls and 238 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Elantra had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

ENGINE

Campaign 21V301000 · 28/04/2021

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.

RiskA 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.
RemedyDealers 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.
2

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Campaign 19V720000 · 09/10/2019

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.

RiskA wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyHyundai 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.
3

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Campaign 19V721000 · 09/10/2019

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.

RiskA detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyHyundai 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2020 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine100
Power Train45
Exterior Lighting27
Electrical System24
Unknown Or Other23
Steering19

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

Yes. The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2020 Hyundai Elantra owners report?

Owners have filed 238 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine, power train, exterior lighting.

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