2020 Hyundai Elantra Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 open recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 17, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Engine

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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 campaign 21V301000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Apr 28, 2021.

Wheels Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 19V720000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 9, 2019.

Lower Ball Joint

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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 campaign 19V721000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 9, 2019.

Owner complaints

254filed with NHTSA · 58 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2026
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Engine
109
Power Train
47
Exterior Lighting
28
Electrical System
27

21 involved a crash · 6 a fire · 16 injuries · 2 deaths

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Hyundai Elantra years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Hyundai dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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