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2018 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 284 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine (51% of complaints, typically around 38,000 miles). It is 11th of 27 Elantra model years by number of complaints.
Complaints284
Recalls0
Crashes reported12
Fires reported7
Injuries reported61 death reported
Most common 2018 Hyundai Elantra problems
Engine
146 complaints · 51%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, she depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle began to jerk and shake from the front end. The vehicle also hesitated prior to responding to the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.…
I attempted to start my car and when I did it every light on the dash was lit up and the gear shift was stuck in park. It happened about two weeks prior and I was able to turn the car off and on a few times and it worked but this time it didn't so I had to have it towed to the dealership. When the tow truck driver…
Other or unspecified
54 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
Driving normally at 35mpg and the service light came on and the the left rear tire started blinking even though the psi in all tires numbers were the same and normal on all four tires... Checked pressure to make sure in all tires and still keeps blinking along with the service light still on.
Car sputters at idle, acting like it's going to cut off. Does not accelerate properly, but only intermittently. One day, the check engine light came on and I could not accelerate and it would sputter at lights. Drove it straight to advance to get the engine light checked; nothing came up. Started the car again and it…
Electrical
43 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The low tire pressure warning lights came on as I was driving down the highway and my tire pressure was displayed as 14 psi on my back left tire. I pulled over and looked at the tire and it didn't seem low. I plugged my portable tire air pump in and attached it to the tire, and the gauge on the pump said 36psi, which…
On june 29,2020 my 2018 Hyundai Elantra with only 40,000 had a engine fire and totaled my entire car that was parked and turned off inside of my garage
Transmission
24 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles.
When accelerating after stop car lunges and then starts to move, since bought it I have told dealership several times they say nothing wrong that how it is. Also tires have all fell apart or went flat and have wire showing on inside . I feel this is safety concern and when buying a new car tires should last longer…
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact continuously depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle responded significantly, causing the contact to depress the brake pedal to drive…
Fuel system
23 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles.
Passenger seat air bag indicator flashes and warning sound indicates seat belt is not buckled when nobody is in the seat. When accelerating, there are multiple hesitations where the car feels like it is in park or neutral. After about 15-30 seconds, the car starts accelerating normally
Takata recall my vehicle brake got stuck while I was driving on the highway. The car also released a gas/oil odor when the car has been running. The car has also been having problems to start need to attempt to turn on vehicle twice before it actually starts. Brakes have malfunctioned multiple times already and could…
Lights
16 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: headlights.
On 10/13/2018 I turned ignition on car to start and the car began rumbling and bumping and the shut down and the check engine light came on. I was stationary in my parking space at home when this happen...it also began bumping and dragging if to shut down again on 10/20/2018. Each time car was taken to…
Steering
16 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began to swerve from left to right. The vehicle was taken to #1 cochran Hyundai of monroeville (4520 william penn hwy, monroeville, pa 15146, ([phone]) to be diagnosed. The dealer stated that the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate intermittently when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. Also, when the steering wheel was turned left or right, it vibrated. The vehicle was…
Brakes
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles.
I have mid 26k miles I checked my brake fluid and pads they are both good. The brakes for the past 3 months roughly 15k miles (I drive 5k miles a month) have been spongy and soft. Unless I hit the brakes hard they barely work. Sometimes I have. To pump my brakes 2 or 3 times to have them feel normal. I'm going to take…
Takata recall my vehicle brake got stuck while I was driving on the highway. The car also released a gas/oil odor when the car has been running. The car has also been having problems to start need to attempt to turn on vehicle twice before it actually starts. Brakes have malfunctioned multiple times already and could…
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 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (146 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles); other or unspecified (54 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); electrical (43 complaints, typically around 26,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Hyundai Elantra?
- It is 11th of 27 Elantra model years by number of complaints, with 284 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.