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2020 Hyundai Elantra

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

8.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,604

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2022244 · manufacturer campaign R0180 (11D021)

8 May 2022

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2014–2020 · Sonata 2016–2019 · Tucson 2014–2021

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine. For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models are affected by this campaign. This is an expansion of R0180 (Transport Canada #2021-575). Any vehicle that received a software update under campaign R0180 does not require this update.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.

178,064 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021252 · manufacturer campaign R0189 (11D110)

28 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2019–2020 · Kona 2019–2021 · Veloster 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. Hyundai is also developing a Piston-ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software update to be installed when available; it will alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.

76,192 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2019498 · manufacturer campaign R0160 (91C061)

7 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2020 · Ioniq 2019

What is wrong

On certain cars, the wheel lug nuts were not properly tightened during assembly. This could cause the nuts to loosen or fall off, and could result in a wheel separating from the car. Note: For the Ioniq model, this recall only involves the Ioniq PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) version.

Why it matters

A wheel separation could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that detaches from a vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to ensure the front and rear wheel nuts are properly tightened.

89 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 73% of 88 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
199 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Hyundai Elantra at 8.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 199 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 8 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Hyundai Elantra for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,604 in fuel, producing roughly 3,881 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.