2018 Hyundai Elantra: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
276
Complaints
0
Recalls
12
Crash reports
7
Fire reports
6
Injuries
64.5
Severity index
Severity index 64.5 - Medium. 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 ranks 45 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 63% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 135 | 48.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 54 | 19.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 43 | 15.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | 8.7% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 19 | 6.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 16 | 5.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 15 | 5.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 5.4% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 135 of 276 complaints (48.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 36 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 18 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
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.