Worst 2020 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 94 | 2 | 4 | 36,939 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 38 | — | — | 18,894 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 25 | — | 1 | 24,645 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | — | 1 | 41,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | 5 | 1 | 4,200 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 3 | — | 36,840 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 2,880 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | 1 | 5,238 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 7 | 1 | — | 1,700 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 5 | — | 3,500 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 3,400 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pressure/Temperature Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Hyundai Elantra
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~159,285 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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2020 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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