Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 80 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
80
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 9, 2026
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The p...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was an ... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | ENGINE | At 105,000 MI. My car stalled out and the engine stopped. It needs a new cam shaft, timing chain se... |
| Jul 24, 2026 | ENGINE | "I was not notified of Campaign 974 and later experienced engine problems/failure. I am requesting r... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Back in early July, I noticed a ticking sound coming from my engine so when I took it in to a Hyunda... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle entered limp mode. The Hyundai dealer diagnosed a camshaft problem, said the repair woul... |
| May 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle unexpec... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | ENGINE | The check engine light came on at 101000 miles. I took it to the shop and the mechanic said there wa... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ENGINE | My engine failed due to a known piston problem code P1327. The recall 203 was performed 7/1/22 which... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | ENGINE | Said it needed a map sensor. I replaced it and it started acting g crazy. Dying at stop lights makin... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | ENGINE | My car just lost all power and stopped on the side of the road after making a weird noise under the ... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | ENGINE | burning/ oil/gas in oil/stalling/engine light on...open recall of other models of same car not incl... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | ENGINE | Reporting motor has a cold start ticking sound coming from the motor. |
| Dec 10, 2025 | ENGINE | my engine started to make a horrible noise and the car won’t start anymore. Hyundai engines are know... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Subject: Abnormal Engine Failure – Hyundai Case #[XXX] I am filing this complaint regarding my Hyund... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle is burning the engine oil. I get regular oil changes on time. I was told by the service ... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ENGINE | 2020 Elantra built in Alabama with 2.0L engine has P0016 code and severe oil sludge at 73K miles - i... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine blew up on the highway almost causing an accident. The car has had problems with rapid oil co... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | ENGINE | I am writing to formally file a safety complaint regarding my 2020 Hyundai Elantra. I recently learn... |