2018 Hyundai ElantraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 284 owner complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2018 Hyundai Elantra has problems
284 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 142 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 43 | 5 |
| Power train | 24 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 0 |
| Steering | 16 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 2 |
| Structure | 15 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 52 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2018 Hyundai Elantra recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do engine problems start?
38kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 39 engine complaints. 82% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 32% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
12 owners mentioned a cost$4,279median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2018 vs. every other Elantra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2018 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings
2018 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Elantra owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
engine mounts have been replaced already twice and they keep going bad last time was over a year ago and now it's bad again making noises vibrate and this replacement was done by the dealership with parts from Hyundai apparently under warranty and now warranty is almost done worries me that in a…
While driving the engine light came off and car shut down instantly. I see there is issues with the 2018 Hyundai Elantra but I’m coming ot if picket. $7678.50 I purchased the vehicle I. ZMay and purchased a standard warranty that covers $2500 per repair. I have a 30/3 Tucson and love that vehicle!…
After the car was started, I drove 3 houses over when there was a loud knocking sound and the car just shut off. When trying to restart it wouldn't and the check engine, battery, and oil lights came on. After pushing it out of the road we checked the oil and it was empty. The oil has just been…
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