2020 Hyundai Elantra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 254 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2020 Hyundai Elantra

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

254

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

6 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Hyundai Elantra (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Engine

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…

NHTSA #21V301000

🔧 Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

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…

NHTSA #19V720000

🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint

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…

NHTSA #19V721000

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Hyundai Elantra

Based on 254 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

Power Train

Electrical System

Exterior Lighting

Steering

Unknown Or Other

Service Brakes

Vehicle Speed Control

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Hyundai Elantra — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Hyundai Elantra

Is the 2020 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 recall campaigns and 254 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have?

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra are: Engine, Power Train, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Elantra safe to buy?

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Hyundai Elantra should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Elantra are: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.