# 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1779184` · 2021-11-18 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** ELANTRA
- **Year:** 2020
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** ENGINE
## Narrative
At least 5 or 6 times, I have experienced sudden uncommanded acceleration with my 2020 Hyundai Elantra.  One time my car hit a tree.  These have been terrifying incidents. It usually happens when I am slowing down or braking.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*