2020 Hyundai Elantra: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Apr 27, 2026 · Engine · FL

My engine failed due to a known piston problem code P1327. The recall 203 was performed 7/1/22 which put in a sensor so the dealership said that Hyundai said they do not have to fix it because it is out of warranty at 141,000 miles and was manufactured in South Korea so they say it doesn't qualify for the extended warranty Recall 203 Dealer Best Practice Date: October 12, 2021 Subject: HMA Recall 203 – Nu 2.0L Atkinson Engine Inspection and Replacement - (TSB #21-01-054H-1) - Remedy Available v3 Updates To This Document Date • TSB# 21-01-054H-1 – The TSB supersedes TSB # 21-01-054H to revise the Parts and Warranty Information sections, specifically related to add engine and service kit part numbers and op codes for engine replacement. 10/12/21. My car is available for inspection. The sensor light came on on the highway when the engine was already out of oil which caused the failure. The car could have caught fire or stalled on the highway which is the safety issue. The vehicle was inspected by Tires Plus and got the P1327 code and also the Wallace Hyundai dealer in Ft. Pierce, FL which got same code.

Filed Sep 18, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · 101,000 miles · OK

The contact's mother owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact was informed that the vehicle occasionally stalled without warning and would be immediately restarted to continue driving. Additionally, the vehicle would hesitate before slowly accelerating. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle at start-up, with a constant ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. There were signs of an oil leak, and the oil needed to be changed more frequently. While changing the oil, the owner noticed smoke coming from inside the oil pan. The traction control warning light and the ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ABS module and piston rings in the engine had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under recall or warranty. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2022 · Engine · 29,775 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate violently. The contact noticed a burning smell from the vents. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 29,775. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 10, 2021 · NC · crash · fire · 2 injuries

Car stalled while driving on highway… causing the car to crash. The air bags deployed and me out! The car burst into flames and I was rescued by another motorist

Filed Aug 27, 2021 · Engine, Seats · NC · crash · fire · 2 injuries

Car emitted carbon monoxide into car cabin, causing driver to lose consciousness and crash on highway and burst into flames

Filed May 18, 2021 · Engine · CA

Vehicle engine seizes and will not start. Happens multiple times. Towed vehicle to dealership and they state there is no recall for this problem however; the federal safety agency has a recall number of: 21V301000. Really getting the runaround. Same problem happened on 2013 Sonata we owned that caught fire, in which Hyundai paid lien and offered discount pricing to buy 2020 Elantra. Is this a trend?

Filed Dec 7, 2020 · Engine · 2,552 miles · IL

11/10/2020 as I was driving I noticed a burning smell coming from the outside of the car I had my windows down I pulled over in a grocery store parking lot because I thought the smell was coming from someone else car only to find out it was mine I only had the car for a little over 6 months the car had 2552 miles on it I reported to hyundai customer service only to be disappointed and given the runa round. I have a case number as well #17456723 I spoke with 2 managers and I was being told oh this manager handles this and then when I spoke with that manger I was told I had to speak to another manager, so I had the car towed to a dealership to only be told that they couldn't determine where the smell was coming from and don't worry about the smell on the outside of the car but they had performed a recall on the vehicle where I wasn't even informed about the recall from hyundai even when I went on the recall website there was no open recalls listed for my vehicle so I got frustrated and had them repossess the vehicle because I refused to risk my life by continuing to drive the vehicle with the overheating issue I also noticed that the thermostat would rise really quick and the car wouldn't even be running that long and it even took them a week to come get the vehicle now I'm being told that the car will be auctioned off and what ever they don't get for the vehicle I will be responsible in which I don't believe is fair after complaining that the dealership told me that the original dealership where I purchased the vehicle probably sprayed something on the engine to keep it from rusting I was upset because I never took it back to the original dealership of purchase I explained this to the manager as well I was told to take the car some where else I couldn't I have medical issues I am dealing with and that would have been to much for me.