2018 Hyundai Elantra recalls and problems

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has 0 recalls and 284 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

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

High complaint count among 27 Elantra model years — 11th most.

0recalls
284complaints
12crashes
7fires
6injuries
26,600median 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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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

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

Complaints by year filed

2018: 25 complaints20182019: 21 complaints20192020: 20 complaints20202021: 27 complaints20212022: 50 complaints2022502023: 39 complaints20232024: 40 complaints20242025: 36 complaints20252026: 26 complaints202626

2018 vs. other Hyundai Elantra years

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

Questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (146), unknown or other (54), electrical system (43). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.