Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT has 38 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
38
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle was recently purchased and brought in to service recall 22-01-030H (TCU Update and IVT Repla... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, th... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | transmission failed while driving & now doesn’t drive. |
| Apr 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I have a code "P0867 Transmission Fluid Pressure" that showed up on my car. Yes. Dealership refused... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | THIS VEHICLE RECENTLY HAD A NEW ENGINE AND NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED INTO IT IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YE... |
| Feb 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Started noticing my 2020 Elantra was "jerking", "lurching" while in motion of driving. RPM would sh... |
| Jan 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER ON 1/30/2024 TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT THE ENGINE AS MY REGU... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I took the vehicle in for it's regular oil change on 1/19/2024. My regular mechanic stated to me th... |
| Dec 22, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Engine seized while going 55-60mph with warning lights only 15 seconds before my vehicle completely ... |
| Dec 16, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Aug 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission studders and looses acceleration while driving |
| Jun 23, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact's girlfriend owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his girlfriend w... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse as ne... |
| Apr 18, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | When I start off I give my car gas but it does not want to speed up. The rpm drops to 2 and does not... |
| Apr 17, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | While driving home from my family’s house in the next town over. My car decided to have transmission... |
| Feb 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Loud knocking noise coming from engine. Car unable to be driven. No recall for my particular make an... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed - car disabled at 85mph |
| Dec 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, ex... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I bought the car from the dealer when the car had a total of 12,000 miles on it the transmission wou... |
| Aug 17, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that he attempted to start the vehicle a... |