| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V301000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20190702 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V720000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20190904 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V721000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2020 Hyundai Elantra Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls?
A: The 2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls include: ENGINE, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT.
A: Yes, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls?
A: The 2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls include: ENGINE, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT.