Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (60% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 5.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 · 60% | Recalled | Recall 20V746000 |
| Power Train | 42 · 19.1% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 · 9.1% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 15 · 6.8% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 11 · 5% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 · 4.1% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 220 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 20V746000 · 2020 · reported 12/01/2020
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“Engine has a very noticeable engine ticking just like every other 1.6 included in the Hyundai recall yet my engine isnât included in the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11444897 — filed 12/24/2021 · ENGINE
“Engine knocking loudly on cold start indicating possible rod bearing wear addressed on nhtsa safety recall number 20v746000. Car was taken to hyundai dealer for…”NHTSA complaint 11443501 — filed 12/12/2021 · ENGINE
“While I was driving down the road I suddenly heard a rod knock coming from the engine. I immediately pulled over and turned the car…”NHTSA complaint 11441924 — filed 11/29/2021 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 132 of 220 NHTSA complaints (60%), followed by power train (42), unspecified/other issues (31), fuel/propulsion system (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
220 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 20V746000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
