Weakened weld near where the center muffler is attached to the exhaust pipe

Bulletin number

20-EM-001H(1)

Component

Engine and engine cooling

Summary

Some 2018-2019MY Elantra (AD) and Elantra GT (PD) 2.0L vehicles may have a weakened weld near where the center muffler is attached to the exhaust pipe. This condition may cause the center exhaust pipe of the muffler to exhibit an exhaust leak and/or exhaust noise. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the center muffler assembly to correct this condition.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 324 complaints in the engine category.