Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT has 1 recall, 48 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
48
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V891000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, pre...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | ENGINE | I've contacted Hyundai to try and do a recall repair on my Hyundai Elantra GT 2018 both through a lo... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ENGINE | I purchased the car on April 7th, 2022 with roughly 115k miles on it and got a blinking CEL shortly ... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | ENGINE | Car was being driven home when car started shaking heavily and check engine light started flashing. ... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine consumes large amount of oil requiring oil refill every week, without turning on check engine... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | In mid-2024, the vehicle experienced a flashing check engine light. I brought it to Murfreesboro Hyu... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ENGINE | It uses a lot of oil with no visible leak or reason. I put new oil in all the time. All the time! ... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine is burning excessive amounts of oil regularly. |
| Dec 23, 2024 | ENGINE | The engine burns oil quickly which could lead to the engine blowing. I have to get more oil changes ... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | when i was in the rear seat and closed left side door, i found myself stuck. the window would not go... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | when moving during heavy traffic the car, when braking, will suddenly stop or stop heavily at slow s... |
| Aug 3, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Parked car on street (facing slightly uphill) on Saturday morning, neutral weather conditions. Upon ... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When driving the car home from the store. The car started to vibrate, and no lights came on then the... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On 6/27/24 while starting my car in the morning an ABS failure light came on, various other system f... |
| Feb 27, 2024 | ENGINE | The engine is consuming excessive oil. The car has about 72k miles on it and I’ve owned it for almos... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle has 55,000 miles, and the engine completely stalled while I was driving to the dealership... |
| Nov 26, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Engine, power train, malfunction changing my speed control. No warning lights, first ticking noise f... |
| Jun 19, 2023 | ENGINE | I have noticed over the last year or so that the engine was burning oil. This was indicated by Expr... |
| May 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owned a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated on one occasion, while driving the t... |
| Apr 30, 2023 | STEERING,ENGINE | My 2018 ELANTRAGT was stolen due to Hundaes ineptitude and refusal to put in proper safety features.... |
| Jan 9, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine rod bearing failure cause engine broke if You have any information please give me and hyundai... |