2020 Hyundai Elantra Recall List
3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, affecting engine and suspension, wheels & tires. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Hyundai dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Apr 28, 2021
- Owner complaints
- 250
All 2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 21V301000Apr 28, 2021Engine158,493 vehicles
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.
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: 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.
- NHTSA 19V721000Oct 9, 2019Suspension, Wheels & Tires744 vehicles
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.
Risk: A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 19V720000Oct 9, 2019Suspension, Wheels & Tires48 vehicles
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.
Risk: A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have?
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, covering engine and suspension, wheels & tires.
- Are 2020 Hyundai Elantra recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 21V301000, reported Apr 28, 2021, concerning the engine.