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Buying a used 2020 Hyundai Elantra? Check these 3 recalls first

3 NHTSA recalls · 250 owner complaints on file

The 2020 Elantra has 3 recalls addressing possible rear wheel detachment, loose front ball joint fasteners, and engine damage risk. Its 250 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with engine concerns at 105, power train concerns at 47, exterior lighting at 28, and electrical issues at 27. Engine problems stand out in the complaint record and also appear in the recalls. Wheel and suspension attachment repairs need separate documentation from engine-related campaign work.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify rear wheel and front ball joint recall repairs.
3. Confirm engine recall completion and review engine repair history.
4. Ask about power train symptoms and check exterior lighting.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2020 Hyundai Elantra

What owners have reported to NHTSA

250 complaints filed for this model year, including 21 mentioning a crash, 6 a fire and 16 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2021
• 2022
• 2023
• 2026
• All Elantra recalls