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2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, most often about the engine (59% of complaints, typically around 32,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Elantra GT model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.

Complaints51
Recalls1
Crashes reported0
Fires reported1
Injuries reported1

Most common 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT problems

  1. Engine

    30 complaints · 59%

    Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.

    I was driving on a the interstate going 75 MPH when I heard a loud thumping noise from the front right side, I lost power steering, power brakes and the car shut off. I had to struggle to maneuver and stop the car to the emergency lane. It was then towed to the dealer that discovered the timing chain failed. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 32,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 40 MPH a loud ticking noise was suddenly present coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 56,000 miles

  2. Other or unspecified

    7 complaints · 14%

  3. Driver assistance

    5 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, warnings, adaptive cruise control.

  4. Transmission

    5 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    The contact owned a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated on one occasion, while driving the transmission locked up at two stop lights while in neutral (n) and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. Additionally, the contact stated that while powered off, and being towed in neutral (n) by a motor home, a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 19,000 miles

  5. Brakes

    4 complaints · 8%

    18000 miles on the car started hearing air come from the brake pedal. Took it to the dealer who informed me that the brake booster was faulty no recall on the 2018 Elantra GT but there is on the 2017. Car loosing power and slipping transmission. Dealer was planning to charge for the inspection of a warrantied vehicle…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 22,000 miles

  6. Fuel system

    4 complaints · 8%

  7. Electrical

    4 complaints · 8%

    After switching engine off, some electrical (maybe ignition) remains on which sometimes drains battery. This issue has always occurred upon shutting car off.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 30,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while attempting to shut-off vehicle, the infotainment system remained activated which resulted in a check battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to carolina Hyundai of high point (2431 n main st, high point, nc 27262…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 10,000 miles

  8. Lights

    3 complaints · 6%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2018 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls

  1. Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly

    NHTSA 18V891000 · December 14, 2018 · 86 vehicles

    Risk: If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.

    Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began february 5, 2019. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.

    Full defect summary

    Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 hyundai elantra gt vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (30 complaints, typically around 32,000 miles); other or unspecified (7 complaints); driver assistance (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 14, 2018 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2018 a bad year for the Hyundai Elantra GT?
It is the most complained-about Elantra GT model year since 2000, with 51 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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