The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Elantra · 2020
2020 Hyundai Elantra. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM7) | FWD | 33 / 41 / 36 | Regular | $1,750 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM7) | FWD | 26 / 33 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | FWD | 25 / 32 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 23 / 30 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 30 / 40 / 34 | Regular | $1,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 26 / 37 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 25 / 32 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,000 and 47,000 miles. Median 10,000, from 79 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29,400 | 4,900–71,500 | 34 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 5,000 | 2,800–38,600 | 24 |
| Electrical | 70,000 | 6,500–98,500 | 5 |
| Steering | 4,700 | 1,200–11,000 | 6 |
| Speed control | 8,700 | 2,500–48,200 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 37% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 21% |
| Steering | 10% |
| Lights | 7% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 5% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 25 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
21V301000 Apr 2021 Engine
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.
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.
19V720000 Oct 2019 Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
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.
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.
19V721000 Oct 2019 Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
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.
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.
Manufacturer communications 99
Hyundai filed 99 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
YouTube repair topics
100 videos about the 2017–2020 Hyundai Elantra, 26.0M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 5 | 789K |
| Brakes & ABS | 3 | 350K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 321K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 3 | 243K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 151K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 1 | 66K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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