Model year 2020 · Hyundai

2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ELANTRA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V301000	April 28, 2021	Engine
19V721000	October 9, 2019	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint
19V720000	October 9, 2019	Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Systems involved: Engine (1) · Suspension (1) · Wheels (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V301000Manufacturer no. 203

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: April 28, 2021
Owner notification: August 24, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 158,493 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ELANTRA

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V301000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V721000Manufacturer no. 185

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

Report received by NHTSA: October 9, 2019
Owner notification: November 20, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 744 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra: September 4, 2019 – September 10, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: ELANTRA

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V721000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V720000Manufacturer no. 184

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Report received by NHTSA: October 9, 2019
Owner notification: November 15, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 48 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra: July 2, 2019 – August 1, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: ELANTRA

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V720000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 29, 2021.