NHTSA Complaint #11707780 — 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11707780
Vehicle	2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	December 20, 2025
Date Filed	December 30, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NE

Consumer Description

Was driving car after a recent oil change. The oil change was performed early because the car was ticking and found oil to be low. Was going to take into dealer to be looked into but the car made a loud sound and stopped immediately and turned off. Luckily I was not driving too fast but had I been this could have posed a risk to myself, my passengers and other drivers. This complaint is consistent with prior engine failure complains of other Hyundai models. The Elantra has yet to be investigated. The maintenance lights that came on have only been for a high mount break light and low tire pressure. I did not get a low oil or oil change needed alert.

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