2020 Hyundai Elantra: recalls and problems

Engine2026-09-24

The contact owns a 2020 hyundai elantra. while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 21v301000 (engine) as a potential cause for the failure; however, the vin was not included in the recall. the contact stated that the vehicle shook violently with an abnormal electrical wire burning odor. the manufacturer was notified of the failu

Engine2026-09-10

The vehicle entered limp mode. the hyundai dealer diagnosed a camshaft problem, said the repair would be covered, ordered the part, and began the work. after the engine was opened, the dealer noted sludge/varnish and denied coverage, claiming lack of maintenance. this vin is included in safety recall 21v301 for improperly heat-treated piston oil rings on the 2.0l nu mpi engine. hyundai told nhtsa that chipped rings c

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,EngineCrash2026-09-09

2020 hyundai [xxx], vin: [xxx] incident description: on xxx i was pulling into a parking spot and had my foot firmly on the brake pedal. when i attempted to shift the vehicle into park the engine suddenly revved up excessively. the vehicle then accelerated forward on its own and crashed into a building. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Engine2026-09-02

The contact owns a 2020 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine, with the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact pulled over to the side of the road. the vehicle was restarted but unexpectedly stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with camshaft failure. the vehicle was towed to the dea