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2020 Hyundai Elantra Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
ENGINE Critical safety
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 21V301000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2021-04-28 · Engine/Fuel
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Critical safety
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V720000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2019-10-09
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Critical safety
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V721000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2019-10-09 · Suspension
Recall summary
This 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- ENGINE — 1 recall
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS — 1 recall
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 3
Most recent recall reported: 2021-04-28.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have open recalls?
Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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