2018 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls and problems

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT has 1 recall and 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2018 Hyundai Elantra Gt
Photo: 2018 Hyundai Elantra Gt by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2018 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 8 Elantra GT model years — the most of any year.

1recalls
51complaints
0crashes
1fires
1injuries
10,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Dec 14, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V891000 · 86 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine30
Unknown or other7
Power Train5
Electrical System4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Fuel System4
Service Brakes4
Exterior Lighting3
Lane Departure2
Tires2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2018: 6 complaints20182019: 6 complaints20192021: 6 complaints20212022: 10 complaints2022102023: 4 complaints20232024: 6 complaints20242025: 7 complaints20252026: 6 complaints20266

2018 vs. other Hyundai Elantra GT years

2013: 5 complaints20132014: 8 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152016: 7 complaints20162017: 26 complaints20172018: 51 complaints2018512019: 14 complaints20192020: 8 complaints20208

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, the latest from Dec 14, 2018 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (30), unknown or other (7), power train (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.