NHTSA Complaint #11686594 — 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11686594
Vehicle	2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 30, 2025
Date Filed	September 11, 2025
Mileage	100,781 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the transmission was slipping, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated and that no fault was found with the vehicle; however, metal shavings were found in the transmission fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,781.

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