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2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra.

2020 Hyundai Elantra recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

3 Open recalls
239 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall ENGINE #21V301000 Reported 28/04/2021

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS #19V720000 Reported 09/10/2019

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT #19V721000 Reported 09/10/2019

Defect

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.

Free fix

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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What owners complain about

Top components in 239 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra.

ENGINE 72
POWER TRAIN 45
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20
STEERING 19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15
SERVICE BRAKES 10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have?

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Hyundai recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2020 Hyundai Elantra. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Hyundai. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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