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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 Hyundai Elantra GT

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
190Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT

The Hyundai Elantra GT is a compact hatchback - not a traditional sedan despite its classification here - aimed at budget-conscious buyers who want everyday practicality with a sportier silhouette. Positioned against rivals like the Honda Civic hatchback and Volkswagen Golf, the Elantra GT targets younger drivers and small families seeking versatility without a premium price tag.

VERDICT

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 76 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Elantra GT as a practical, value-oriented compact hatchback with a comfortable ride and user-friendly interior. They tend to praise its feature content relative to its price point, while noting that driving dynamics and powertrain refinement trail some stronger competitors in the segment. Overall sentiment is cautiously positive but rarely enthusiastic.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 10.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14402

Index breakdown

Crash protection56/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

190 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

19reported crash
5reported fire
15reported injuries
2reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 78Power Train 38Unknown Or Other 21Exterior Lighting 20Electrical System 17Steering 16

Other Elantra GT years

Rivals in Sedan (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14402), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Hyundai Elantra Gt 2020. Class rank 92 of 105 in Sedan 2020. Methodology · Disclosure