Hyundai Elantra / 2020
2020 Hyundai Elantra problems
Owners have filed 332 complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 30.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 13.6%.
Complaints332
Crashes30
Fires11
Injuries22
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Engine 30.7% · 102
Power train 13.6% · 45
Exterior lighting 8.1% · 27
Electrical system 7.5% · 25
Unknown or other 6.9% · 23
Steering 6.0% · 20
Forward collision avoidance 4.8% · 16
Vehicle speed control 3.9% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 30 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire, 22 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Hyundai Elantra in this data, 2020 sits 14th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 162 in the last three years against 125 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 8,100 miles.
In owners' own words
Checked VIN for open recall and that number doesn't come up. My engine had to be replaced under factory warranty. The issue was the exact same as a current recall. I am concerned that Hyundai is not expanding the recall in an effort to downplay the issue. 2020 Elantra, 2.0 liter engine, stalling while driving. The tech found the piston rings were bad. I hope this will help others and Hyundai will be held accountable. Engine
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Engine
The engine is ticking as well as vibrating. Looked on the website to see if there were any recalls for this which every year other than the 2020 was having this issue - spoke with a diagnostic shop and they said have had newer models with the same situation and was able to turn over to Hyundai - which they replaced with no charge to the owner. It happens when it idles as well as when I am on the interstate. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…