How common are transmission problems on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA shows 47 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2020 Elantra, which is 19% of the 250 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra transmission?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this transmission & powertrain problem area.

At what mileage do 2020 Elantra transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 5,000 miles.

Do these transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to this problem area for the 2020 Elantra.

How does the 2020 Elantra compare to other Elantra years for transmission complaints?

The 2020 model year's 19% share of complaints in this area is higher than every other year listed, including 2017 at 8% and 2013 at 4%.

2020 Hyundai Elantra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 47 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, 19% of all 250 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 5,000. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 47; 19% of 250
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 5,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Transmission slips or drops out of gear during highway driving, sometimes refusing to shift back in.
Vehicle loses forward power and gets stuck in a low gear, with engine RPM climbing but road speed staying near 10-20 mph.
Sudden hard downshift or unrequested shift into 1st gear while driving at full highway speed.
Rough shuddering or bucking felt when accelerating from a stop, paired with erratic RPM behavior.
Transmission stalls at intersections or lights, causing the car to fail to move when traffic starts.
Complete transmission failure requiring dealer replacement, reported at very low mileage.

When 2020 Hyundai Elantra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 30, 2019, latest Aug 29, 2026.

47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2021 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201032 (8%)
201121 (5%)
201240 (6%)
201357 (4%)
201421 (5%)
201518 (7%)
201631 (11%)
201762 (8%)
201824 (9%)
201911 (4%)
202047 (19%)
20217 (5%)
20227 (7%)
20239 (9%)
20243 (6%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?: NHTSA shows 47 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2020 Elantra, which is 19% of the 250 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra transmission?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this transmission & powertrain problem area.
At what mileage do 2020 Elantra transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 5,000 miles.
Do these transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to this problem area for the 2020 Elantra.
How does the 2020 Elantra compare to other Elantra years for transmission complaints?: The 2020 model year's 19% share of complaints in this area is higher than every other year listed, including 2017 at 8% and 2013 at 4%.