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2018 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has 84 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra

Engine
84
Other
43
Electrical
36
Powertrain
23
Steering
15
Structure
12
Airbags
9
Lights
8
Speed Control
7
Brakes
6
Wheels
6
Fuel System
4
Seat Belts
3
Suspension
3
Visibility
3

84

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 24, 2026ENGINEWe purchased the car 4 or 5 months for my son who works for his God Mom as her assistant at a nonpr...
Dec 1, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI have a 2018 Hyundai Elantra with about 155k miles. It has been consuming oil excessively and has d...
Sep 21, 2025ENGINEOil leaking from pistons in engine just like the recalled engines
Aug 15, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that after an oil change was performed a...
Aug 3, 2025ENGINEBurning oil. Multiple misfires. Replacing spark plugs more often than should have to. Engine knock...
Aug 1, 2025ENGINEOil consumption will cut off while driving
Jul 28, 2025ENGINEIt is showing signs of excessive oil consumption. 200 miles before my next scheduled oil change ther...
Jul 24, 2025ENGINEMy engine blew in September 2024. I had it replaced. When I replaced it I got a one year warranty an...
Jun 28, 2025ENGINEThe engine of my 2018 Hyundai Elantra has a rod bearing defect covered under a safety recall. The ve...
Jun 20, 2025ENGINEI started my vehicle and it was running sluggish and low idle. I had an engine light and when I trie...
Jun 8, 2025ENGINEI am filing this Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) regarding critical safety defects in my 2018 Hy...
May 29, 2025ENGINEI purchased a 2018 Hyundai Elantra on April 3, 2024, from CarMax. At the time of purchase, I was not...
May 1, 2025ENGINEThe crankshaft needed replacement The oil pump broke at 107,000 miles
May 1, 2025ENGINECheck engine light came on , car was sluggish and stalled on highway , was able to glide over to the...
Apr 16, 2025ENGINECheck engine light came on, took to mechanic. Diagnostics showed pistons performing at half of the r...
Apr 1, 2025ENGINEBurning oil internally. Adding 1 quart about every 1000 miles.
Apr 1, 2025ENGINEFormal Complaint: Engine Failure in 2018 Hyundai Elantra To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting t...
Feb 23, 2025ENGINEEngine shuts off suddenly in the middle of road; several times on the way back home while my wife wa...
Jan 30, 2025ENGINEMy 2018 Hyundai Elantra had an oil pressure light on and the timing chain was slapping the side of t...
Nov 7, 2024ENGINEMy car lost power on a busy highway which almost caused a tractor trailer to rear end me. I had the ...

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