2020 Hyundai Elantra: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 252 owner complaints on file, with an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.
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The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 safety recall campaigns and 252 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 model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Elantra had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.
Safety recalls
ENGINE
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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
What owners complain about
The systems 2020 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to federal regulators:
NHTSA crash-test ratings
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes. The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.
What problems do 2020 Hyundai Elantra owners report?
Owners have filed 252 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine, power train, exterior lighting.
How do I check a specific Elantra's history?
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