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2020 Hyundai Elantra
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 36 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 | 264 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 33 | 41 | 36 | 250 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 | 301 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 | 310 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
346 complaints filed by owners for this model year (33 involving a crash, 11 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Hyundai Elantra?
EPA figures for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra reach 36 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners have filed 346 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, most often about: Engine, Power Train, Exterior Lighting. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA gave the 2020 Hyundai Elantra (2020 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.