The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT presents a mixed reliability picture.
Calculated from 10,000+ NHTSA, EPA & owner-complaint data pointsHow we score
2020 modelSpecifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Turbo | GVWR | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Yes | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 104.3 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 104.3 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 104.3 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| 2017 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | — |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2018 Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | — | optional |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT presents a mixed reliability picture.
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT presents a mixed reliability picture.
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT presents a mixed bag for used car shoppers.
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT presents a significant ownership risk due to a high incidence of catastrophic engine failures.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 4 published Elantra GT reports, covering 2017 through 2020. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT presents a mixed reliability picture.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
There is no single reliability answer for every Hyundai Elantra GT. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2020 hyundai elantra gt presents a mixed reliability picture. and the 2020 hyundai elantra gt's value proposition is significantly impacted by its documented engine issues. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
4 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2017 through 2020.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.