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Buying a used 2020 Hyundai Elantra? Check these 3 recalls first
This year stands apart from the others listed. Two critical recalls apply — a rear wheel that may come off, and engines that can fail and burn — plus possibly loose front suspension bolts. None is flagged stop-driving or park-outside. The complaint record is also the heaviest here: 250 unverified NHTSA reports including 21 crashes, six fires and 16 injuries, with engine (105) and power train (47) far ahead of every other area.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Confirm the engine and rear wheel recall repairs are closed against the VIN
- Ask whether the engine was ever replaced and get documentation if so
- Have the front suspension bolts and rear wheel hardware inspected before buying
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra and Ioniq Hybrid rear wheel may fall off | Wheels | critical |
| Hyundai Elantra, Kona, Veloster engines can fail and burn | Engine | critical |
| Hyundai Elantra Front Suspension Bolts May Be Loose | Suspension | high |
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.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 105 | Yes |
| Power Train | 47 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 | None found |
| Electrical System | 27 | None found |
| Steering | 20 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 14 | None found |