2020 Hyundai Elantra GT
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
6 of 8 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle is burning 1.1 quarts of oil every 1000 miles
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-19
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-25
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Engine loss of power. While accelerating vehicle seemed to have a major loss of power and refused to accelerate. 7 speed dct clunks into gear hard and rpms go flying high but car will not move. Have to turn off car leave overnight.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-10
Also filed under Power train
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Tires
1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
Power train
1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 Hyundai Elantra GT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.