Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has 0 recalls, 265 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
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Recalls
265
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | ENGINE | We purchased the car 4 or 5 months for my son who works for his God Mom as her assistant at a nonpr... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I am writing to formally report a safety concern regarding my 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle has ... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Cars engines stopped for no apparent reason pulled over and it started back up but it stopped two mo... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a 2018 Hyundai Elantra with about 155k miles. It has been consuming oil excessively and has d... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The rare brake light is working fine but the car dashboard computer keeps on saying „Check rare brak... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | We were heading back to Ohio at Mile marker 8 75N Kentucky when we heard a boom. Then we saw smoke a... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption. Engine completely dry after 3500 miles in between oil change with no che... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | Passenger side brake light keeps going out and has been replaced twice |
| Sep 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Oil leaking from pistons in engine just like the recalled engines |
| Sep 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I have been having transmission issues with my car since before July 2024. The transmission would st... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | the car keeps lagging on acceleration i had the throttle body checked and cleaned and they said it w... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that after an oil change was performed a... |
| Aug 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Burning oil. Multiple misfires. Replacing spark plugs more often than should have to. Engine knock... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Oil consumption will cut off while driving |
| Jul 28, 2025 | ENGINE | It is showing signs of excessive oil consumption. 200 miles before my next scheduled oil change ther... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine blew in September 2024. I had it replaced. When I replaced it I got a one year warranty an... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The dealership replaced my engine and spark plugs when the pistons were grinding metal causing a cat... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine of my 2018 Hyundai Elantra has a rod bearing defect covered under a safety recall. The ve... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ENGINE | I started my vehicle and it was running sluggish and low idle. I had an engine light and when I trie... |