2018 Hyundai Elantra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2018 Hyundai Elantra recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra.

Most common 2018 Hyundai Elantra problems

Problem areas named in the 284 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	142
Unknown Or Other	54
Electrical System	43
Power Train	24
Fuel/Propulsion System	19
Exterior Lighting	16
Steering	16
Service Brakes	15
Structure	15
Vehicle Speed Control	13

What owners report

2026-10-16, Suspension
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 year without warranty i have to replace them again something is really off with either the engine or the parts they are replacing

2026-10-01, Engine
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! This one! Not so much!!!! I owe $11,000 and need a $7600 engine.

2026-09-19, Steering
Steering keeps locking up steering wheel light light and other lights in my dashboard came on which caused my back camera to stop working took it to dealership got a diagnosis it appeared nothing was wrong which they calibrated it and fixed the problem for a month and it started back to the same problem again called the dealership to see why was this issue happening again I was told I would have to have it diagnosed again because it’s been 30 days which I think it’s crazy because they already know what’s going on from the last time I bought it in it’s like the dealership is stealing from us and just doing quick fixes.

2026-08-24, Engine
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 changed less than 2 months ago. Now the engine is seized.

2026-08-03, Engine
On July 13, 2026, my engine light came on and I don't understand why. My oil change was update and not sure what else can be wrong. So, I went to AutoZone so that can do a diagnostic and they gave me a printout of the problem. Took the vehicle to the shop gave him the printout from AutoZone so that he will know what the problem is. Brought the part and that didn't take the engine light off and I paid $300 for nothing because I am still experiencing the issue. I took it back to the shop and the guy said that I need to replace my engine. I have had the car for about three years and not understanding why the engine needs to be replaced already. Then the passenger seat belt light keeps going o

2018 Hyundai Elantra safety rating

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2018 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD	★★★★ 4-star	4	4	4 (10.7% rollover risk)

2018 Hyundai Elantra questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra at this time.

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

Based on 284 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (142), Unknown Or Other (54), Electrical System (43).

How safe is the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2018 Hyundai Elantra up to 4 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Hyundai Elantra has been fixed?

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