2020 Hyundai EX8

2020 Hyundai EX8

The 2020 Hyundai EX8 is a mid-size SUV that offers a comfortable and spacious interior, a powerful engine, and a variety of advanced safety features. It is powered by a 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Other engine and transmission options include a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 245 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a 3.3-liter V6 engine with 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Owners have reported some issues with the 2020 Hyundai EX8.

Engine

• 3.8-liter V6 Engine
  • Fuel Injector Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Engine misfires, loss of power, check engine light illuminated
    • Solution: Replace faulty fuel injectors
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $800
  • Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Engine rattle on startup, loss of power, check engine light illuminated
    • Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500+
  • Recalls:
    • NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V676000
      • Description: Fuel injector may fail, causing engine misfires and loss of power
    • NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V476000
      • Description: Timing chain tensioner may fail, causing engine rattle and loss of power
• 2.0-liter Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engine
  • No Issues Found
• 3.3-liter V6 Engine
  • No Issues Found

Transmission

• 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Transmission Slipping
    • Description/Symptoms: Transmission hesitates or slips when shifting gears
    • Solution: Replace or rebuild transmission
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,500 - $4,500+
  • Recalls:
    • NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V329000
      • Description: Transmission control module may fail, causing transmission slipping
• 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission
  • Clutch Pack Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, grinding or shuddering when shifting
    • Solution: Replace clutch pack
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500
  • Recalls:
    • NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V518000
      • Description: Clutch pack may fail, causing difficulty shifting gears

Suspension

• Front Suspension Lower Control Arm Bushing Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking or rattling noise when driving over bumps, premature tire wear
  • Solution: Replace lower control arm bushings
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600

Electrical

• Battery Drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery discharges quickly when parked
  • Solution: Identify and fix the source of the battery drain (e.g., faulty module, parasitic draw)
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $800+
• Infotainment System Glitches
  • Description/Symptoms: Touchscreen becomes unresponsive, system freezes or restarts unexpectedly
  • Solution: Update software or replace faulty components
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $1,000+

Exterior

• Tailgate Latch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Tailgate opens unexpectedly or cannot be opened
  • Solution: Replace tailgate latch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
• Headlight Condensation
  • Description/Symptoms: Moisture accumulates inside the headlight assemblies
  • Solution: Replace defective headlight assemblies
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+

Interior

• Climate Control Malfunction
  • Description/Symptoms: Air conditioning or heating system does not work properly
  • Solution: Repair or replace faulty climate control module or other components
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $1,000+
• Steering Wheel Leather Peeling
  • Description/Symptoms: Leather on the steering wheel peels or wears prematurely
  • Solution: Replace steering wheel cover
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400

Summary

The 2020 Hyundai EX8 has received positive feedback for its spacious interior, powerful engine, and advanced safety features. However, owners have reported some issues with the vehicle, including engine misfires, transmission slipping, suspension problems, and electrical glitches. While some of these issues are minor and inexpensive to fix, others can be more severe and costly. Overall, the severity and cost of the issues reported for the 2020 Hyundai EX8 vary depending on the specific problem and its severity.