2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
381
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
22
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
The 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA has received a total of 381 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 22 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (128 complaints), Unknown Or Other (50 complaints), and Electrical System (38 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
381 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Cars engines stopped for no apparent reason pulled over and it started back up but it stopped two more times within a two block radius both times it restarted the date was2/17 26 on the next day it did the same thing but only once
The oil plug fell out and caused significant damage to the engine where the engine is seized and no longer works. It can be inspected if requested. Check oil light did not turn on. The car wouldn't run and almost got stuck in the middle of the road. The problem is common and recognized by you. No remedy has been made with the manufacturer. Insurance inspected it and told us that it was due to an impact wrench not being used to tighten the oil plug. There were not.
The oil plug fell out and caused significant damage to the engine where the engine is seized and no longer works. It can be inspected if requested. Check oil light did not turn on. The car wouldn't run and almost got stuck in the middle of the road. The problem is common and recognized by you. No remedy has been made with the manufacturer. Insurance inspected it and told us that it was due to an impact wrench not being used to tighten the oil plug. There were not.
The paint, there was a recall in the last but my vehicle isn’t apart of it but I have a silver 2018 Hyundai Elantra and my paint is just peeling like crazy! It’s peeling all of the good the roof and now starting in the back of the trunk where the rear window is located. It is starting to rust on the hood.
The rare brake light is working fine but the car dashboard computer keeps on saying „Check rare brake light“ intermittently. It either needs a repair (although brake lights are working) or a replacement. Please resolve this issue because other Elantra owner have reported the same.
Safety Rating for the 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
The 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
25-01-054H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain 2017-2019MY Elantra (AD, ADA) vehicles equipped with 2.0L ATK engines may be unable to complete diagnosis of the OBD-II Fuel System Readiness Monitor. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update for the Engine Control Module (ECM) to revise control logic.
24-01-016H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an engine immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to upgrade the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module) to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic.
24-01-016H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR
Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an engine immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to upgrade the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module) to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic.
23-01-014H-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows.
21-01-064H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information related to an Electronic Control Module (ECM) software update to revise control logic for completion of OBD-II Fuel System Readiness Monitor diagnosis.
21-ST-003H — STEERING
Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.
21-AT-013H — POWER TRAIN
Certain vehicles (listed below) equipped with 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) may exhibit abnormal vibration at low speeds. This bulletin outlines the procedures for diagnosing and replacing the Double Clutch, including a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update.
20-BE-006H — LANE DEPARTURE
Certain 2019-2020MY Santa Fe and 2018-2020MY Elantra equipped with front camera/multi-function camera may exhibit a series of Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Front Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), High Beam Assist (HBA), Smart Cruise Control (SCC), and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) warnings and function conditions on the instrument cluster. This bulletin...
20-AT-012H — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a (Check Engine Light on) and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the input/output speed sensor and oil pressure harness.
20-AT-007H — POWER TRAIN
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI ELANTRA
- 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 1,837 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 540 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 341 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 378 complaints
- 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 1,045 complaints
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