The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V720000·Announced 2019-10-09

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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
Hazard
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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