01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Hyundai Elantra recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V301000
- Component
- ENGINE
- Report received
- April 28, 2021
- Potential units
- 158,493campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Owner notification: August 24, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 19V721000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- October 9, 2019
- Potential units
- 744campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner notification: November 20, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 19V720000
- Component
- WHEELS
- Report received
- October 9, 2019
- Potential units
- 48campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner notification: November 15, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH