Hyundai is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles due to potential detachment of ball joints, which could cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles will be inspected and tightened by dealers at no cost.
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai is recalling 2020 Elantra vehicles where the ball joint fasteners might not be tightened enough, causing the ball joint to detach. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and a higher risk of crashing. Owners should contact Hyundai customer service to arrange a free inspection and repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79657-hyundai-2020-elantra-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79657-hyundai-2020-elantra-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V721000
“Hyundai 2020 Elantra Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79657-hyundai-2020-elantra-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall 19V721000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V721000).
The ball joint fasteners may not be tightened enough, allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm. This detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the chance of a crash.
Owners of 2020 Hyundai Elantra vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the ball joint detaches during driving.
Check your 2020 Hyundai Elantra for this recall if you purchased it after November 20, 2019. The recall covers vehicles where the lower control arm ball joint fasteners might be insufficiently tightened.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free inspection and repair at a dealer.
Dealers will check and tighten the ball joint fasteners if needed at no cost.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the ball joint fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 185.
The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
Check if you purchased your 2020 Hyundai Elantra after November 20, 2019. The recall covers vehicles where the ball joint fasteners might be insufficiently tightened.
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to arrange a free inspection and repair by a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V721000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 19V721000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the ball joint fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 185. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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