CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles may have the right-side rear wheel lug nuts insufficiently tightened. Over time, this can allow the wheel to come loose and detach from the vehicle.
A wheel detaching while the vehicle is moving raises the risk of a crash. Owners should not ignore warning signs such as unusual vibration, grinding, or a wheel that appears uneven or out of place.
Hyundai will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the lug nuts and tighten them if necessary, at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is included, enter your VIN for open recalls, or contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871 and reference recall number 184.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 2019 |