2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, covering 159,285 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Engine
- What is 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.
- 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.
Recall number 21V301000 · Recall details
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is 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.
- 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.
Recall number 19V720000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is 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.
- 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.
Recall number 19V721000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls
How do I check if my 2020 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have?
3, covering engine, wheels and suspension.
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