• April 28, 2021Engine and cooling

  Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings

  NHTSA campaign 21V-301 · 158,493 vehicles potentially affected · Engine

  The defect: 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.

  The 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.

  The 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.

• October 9, 2019Suspension

  Lower Control Arm Ball Joints Can Detach

  NHTSA campaign 19V-721 · 744 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The 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.

• October 9, 2019Wheels

  Right Rear Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Loose

  NHTSA campaign 19V-720 · 48 vehicles potentially affected · Wheels

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

  The 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.

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Other Hyundai Elantra model years

• 2019 1
• 2017 4
• 2016 2
• 2015 3
• 2014 2
• 2013 4
• 2012 4
• 2011 5

Common questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra: 21V-301 (Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings); 19V-721 (Lower Control Arm Ball Joints Can Detach); 19V-720 (Right Rear Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Loose).

How do I know if my 2020 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Hyundai dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.