2018 Hyundai Elantra GT: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
49
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
1
Injuries
28.6
Severity index
Severity index 28.6 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT ranks 97 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 20% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 28 | 57.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 14.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 10.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 8.2% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 8.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 8.2% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 8.2% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 6.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 28 of 49 complaints (57.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V891000 | 14/12/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.