2020 Hyundai Elantra engine problems
112 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, which is 32% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 112 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 31,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 31,000 miles, and 66% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Car emitted carbon monoxide into car cabin, causing driver to lose consciousness and crash on highway and burst into flames
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact assisted in jumpstarting another vehicle with battery failure. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start the next day after several attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light had been illuminated prior to the failure. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to two separate independent mechanics who informed the contact that the engine had failed.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints
- Lighting 28 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 16 complaints