Model Year Problem Record

Hyundai Elantra 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

254Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

44Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine112

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems24

Steering20

Brakes14

Vehicle Speed Control13

Fuel and Propulsion System10

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine112 complaints

112 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V301000.

Power Train47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V720000.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V721000.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V720000Reported October 9, 2019 - 48 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 48 vehicles across all affected models.

19V721000Reported October 9, 2019 - 744 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 744 vehicles across all affected models.

21V301000Reported April 28, 2021 - 158,493 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 158,493 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20194

202028

202148

202216

202335

202435

202539

202649

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.