Before buying a used 2020 Hyundai Elantra, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
2020 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
252 complaints filed with NHTSA (21 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra — Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 5.7 L/100 km (41 mpg) | 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg) |
| Elantra — Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
| Elantra — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) |
| Elantra — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| Elantra GT — Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Elantra GT — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
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