Hyundai Recalls 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra for Wheel Lug Nut Issue
Hyundai is recalling 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles because right-side rear wheel lug nuts may be insufficiently tightened, posing a crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened. This condition allows the wheel to detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871 for more information. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYUNDAI ELANTRA, IONIQ HYBRID
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicle — Wheel/Lug Nut
- Affected units
- 48
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- ELANTRA
- IONIQ HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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