2020 Hyundai Elantra vs 2020 Nissan Kicks
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Hyundai Elantra | 2020 Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 241 | 92 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 123 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–36 | 33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,606 mi | 22,243 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 101 | 20 |
| Power Train | 45 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 26 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 34 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 10 |
| Steering | 19 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 13 |
| Oil consumption | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2020 Hyundai Elantra
2020 Nissan Kicks
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.