NHTSA safety recalls
2020 Hyundai Elantra Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2020 Hyundai Elantra as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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21V301000Engine
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA 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.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundHyundai 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.
21V301000 at NHTSA19V720000Wheels · Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The riskA wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeHyundai 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.
What was foundHyundai 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.
19V720000 at NHTSA19V721000Suspension · Front · Control Arm · Lower Ball Joint
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeHyundai 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.
What was foundHyundai 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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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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