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2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2020 Hyundai Elantra. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls, newest first

April 28, 2021NHTSA 21V301000158,493 vehicles potentially affected

Engine

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 9, 2019NHTSA 19V721000744 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 9, 2019NHTSA 19V72000048 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 250 complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
21
Fires reported
6
Injuries reported
16
Deaths reported
2

Most complained-about components

  1. Engine105
  2. Power train45
  3. Exterior lighting27
  4. Electrical system26
  5. Unknown or other25

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Questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine, suspension, wheels. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2020 Hyundai Elantra recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?
250 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.