2020 Hyundai Elantra Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires:sidewall (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (81)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Engine 2026-04-18 · 26-EE-003H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. this bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h-2 (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Showing the 6 most recent of 81 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-19 · Engine“vehicle is burning 1.1 quarts of oil every 1000 miles…”
2025-02-12 · Unknown Or Other“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 no warnings, problem appeared while driving …”
2024-11-25 · Vehicle Speed Control · 29,000 mi“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 repaired, but the failure recurred. while driving …”
2023-06-09 · Tires:sidewall“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. there is a previous recall for these tires in a diffe…”
2022-10-17 · Engine“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 were able to get my vehicle in to look at it. spoke wi…”
2022-08-21 · Engine“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 blew a hole in engine. which is crazy because it had n…”
2020-09-10 · Power Train · 1,900 mi“engine loss of power. while accelerating vehicle seemed to have a major loss of power and refused to accelerate. 7 speed dct clunks into gear hard and rpms go flying high but car will not move. have to turn off car leave overnight.…”
2020-07-23 · Engine · 10,000 mi“accelerating the vehicle to get to highway speeds, vehicle pulls hard and bogs down into limp mode, resulting in a p0234 mil. vehicle is at the dealership but haven't heard from them about it.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.