2020 Hyundai Elantra GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 12, 2025 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Elantra GT years
Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT. That ranks 5th out of 8 Elantra GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine5 · ~10,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~1,900 mi
Tires1
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~29,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine571%10,000——
Power Train114%1,900——
Tires114%———
Unknown or Other114%———
Vehicle Speed Control114%29,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 2 complaints
2020: 2202022022: 2202222023: 1202312024: 1202412025: 120251

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Sunroof stuck in the open position because the headliner failed Dealership says the sunroof can't be closed, even by force, to seal the car while waiting for repairs Two dealerships, a collision auto body shop, and glass repair shop have inspected it and confirmed the sunroof assembly is defective…

Unknown or Other · received Feb 12, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11642136

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH in stop-and-go traffic, the engine light illuminated. While driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

Engine · received Nov 25, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11627291

Tire size: 225/4R18 88W Code 2119 indicates manufacture on 21st week of 2019. Factory original equipment on a 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT (N-Line). At the dealer for an unrelated service at approximately 37,000 miles. Tech noticed cracking on sidewall of all original tires. Suspects it is dry rot…

Tires · received Jun 9, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11526204

My 2020 Hyundai Elantra stalled on me in the middle of driving it. Only check engine light was on. Had an oil change three months prior to it stalling and not wanting to accelerate. Made an appointment with dealership, they stated it would be fine to drive for another month and a half when they…

Engine · received Oct 17, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11489653

Had an oil change in March. By June the car stalled in the middle of the street. Restarted it and was difficult to accelerate. Made appt with dealership, couldnt get me in until two months later. Continued having problems car needed more oil and did oil change in July. Continued to drive and it…

Engine · received Aug 21, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11480411

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT?

Owners most often report engine, power train, tires problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra GT model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.