2020 Hyundai Elantra GTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine60
Power train10
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2020 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other Elantra GT year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra GT median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2020 Hyundai Elantra GT safety ratings

2020 Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What Elantra GT owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11627291 · Nov 25, 2024 · 29,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11489653 · Oct 17, 2022
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…
Complaint 11480411 · Aug 21, 2022

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