Hyundai Elantra Reliability & Diagnostics Hub
Review safety complaints, recall updates, and engine repair guides for the Hyundai Elantra. Sourced from official NHTSA databases.
Safety Recalls
21V301000 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA - ENGINE
Summary: 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.
19V720000 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Summary: 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.
19V721000 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Summary: 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common issues on a Hyundai Elantra?
Common failures vary by year, but often involve component wear in the powertrain, ignition system misfires, or oxygen sensor deterioration.
Where do I find the VIN on my Hyundai Elantra?
The 17-digit VIN is located on the driver's side dashboard near the windshield base, or inside the driver's door jamb sticker.