Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 recalls, 232 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
232
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 23, 2026
21V301000
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 p...
19V720000
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 in...
19V721000
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 t...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The Contact owns a 2020 HYUNDAI Elantra. The contact stated while operating the vehicle at an undisc... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed a... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | ENGINE | The check engine light came on at 101000 miles. I took it to the shop and the mechanic said there wa... |
| Apr 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Within a matter of a few days my car has been stopping by itself. The car was smoking and stopping i... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ENGINE | My engine failed due to a known piston problem code P1327. The recall 203 was performed 7/1/22 which... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | ENGINE | Said it needed a map sensor. I replaced it and it started acting g crazy. Dying at stop lights makin... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The stated that the backup camera was inoperable. No warnin... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I see there was a P0420 error code related to catalytic converter oil consumption recall, but when I... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | ENGINE | My car just lost all power and stopped on the side of the road after making a weird noise under the ... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | ENGINE | burning/ oil/gas in oil/stalling/engine light on...open recall of other models of same car not incl... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am submitting this complaint to document ongoing brake related concerns on my 2020 Hyundai Elantra... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The manufacturer's Executive Case Management has ceased communication after verifying a total headli... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The vehicle suffered a total, simultaneous failure of both low-beam and high-beam headlights due to ... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Unknown and about 4 months ago my headlights stopped working one would go out I’d replace the bulb t... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | ENGINE | Reporting motor has a cold start ticking sound coming from the motor. |
| Dec 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Was driving car after a recent oil change. The oil change was performed early because the car was ti... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | ENGINE | my engine started to make a horrible noise and the car won’t start anymore. Hyundai engines are know... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Subject: Abnormal Engine Failure – Hyundai Case #[XXX] I am filing this complaint regarding my Hyund... |
| Oct 26, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Cruise control on 55mph, car has slowed down going straight no uphill or downhill and accelerator di... |