2020 Hyundai Elantra GT Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT has 9 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve engine and power train.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 9 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
ENGINE
5 55.6%
POWER TRAIN
1 11.1%
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1 11.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 11.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 11.1%
Quick Insights
The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 55.6% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 5 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT has 9 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 56% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT are ENGINE (5), POWER TRAIN (1), TIRES:SIDEWALL (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 5 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 5 of 5 systems
ENGINE
5 Reports56% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE TO GET TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE PULLS HARD AND BOGS DOWN INTO LIMP MODE, RESULTING IN A P0234 MIL. VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT HAVEN'T HEARD FROM THEM ABOUT IT.
7/23/2020
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.
9/10/2020
POWER TRAIN
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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.
9/10/2020
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Tire size: 225/4R18 88W Code 2119 indicates manufacture on 21st week of 2019. Factory original equipment on a 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT (N-Line). At the dealer for an unrelated service at approximately 37,000 miles. Tech noticed cracking on sidewall of all original tires. Suspects it is dry rot. There is a previous recall for these tires in a different size from 2015, but it appears the issue has not been resolved. I've attached a photo as an one example of the cracking. All original tires have multiple cracks like this along the sidewall.
6/9/2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving at 35-45 MPH three days later, the engine light illuminated again, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The vehicle was towed back to the local dealer, who performed a combustion test. The dealer requested permission for a mechanic to take the vehicle to the residence for a road test. The contact declined the request. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact requested a buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000. The VIN was not available.
11/25/2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Sunroof stuck in the open position because the headliner failed Dealership says the sunroof can't be closed, even by force, to seal the car while waiting for repairs Two dealerships, a collision auto body shop, and glass repair shop have inspected it and confirmed the sunroof assembly is defective No warnings, problem appeared while driving
2/12/2025
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
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- Complaint entries
- 9
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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