2020 Hyundai Elantra common problems & recalls
What owners report most to NHTSA on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, and the recalls issued for this model year. Got a symptom of your own? Start a case for your car.
Most reported 2020 Hyundai Elantra problems
Based on 255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra.
- Engine109 reports
- Power Train48 reports
- Exterior Lighting28 reports
- Electrical System27 reports
- Unknown Or Other26 reports
2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Recalls issued for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra model year. Whether one is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN: check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Safety recalls are repaired free at a franchised dealer.
- ENGINE21V301000
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.
Remedy: 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.
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS19V720000
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.
Remedy: 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.
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT19V721000
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Trouble-code guides for the Hyundai Elantra
The check-engine codes we see most on this model: likely causes, cost and fix, specific to the Elantra.
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Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint volume reflects how often owners report an issue, not whether your car has it. Confirm with an inspection.
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“Inner pad ~1 mm. Outer pad 3 mm.”
Next: check the slide pins move freely before buying parts.