2020 Hyundai Elantra exterior lighting problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Unknown and about 4 months ago my headlights stopped working one would go out I’d replace the bulb then the other goes out then a different bulb in my headlight would go out I’d replace it and it would go out again then the connectors were unresponsive then my height beams won’t engage leaving me…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
“The manufacturer's Executive Case Management has ceased communication after verifying a total headlight failure. Despite providing evidence that the vehicle is grounded 150+ miles from home during a snowstorm, Hyundai is refusing to authorize the remedy outlined in TSB 20-BE-004H. This…”
filed Feb 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Elantra | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Elantra | 65 | 26% |
| 2018 Elantra | 16 | 6% |
| 2017 Elantra | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 Elantra | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Elantra | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Elantra | 72 | 5% |
| 2012 Elantra | 17 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.