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2018 Hyundai Elantra — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
322
Owner Complaints
7
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
63
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Stable -17%
Complaint Trend
81 last 24mo vs 98 prior

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2018 Hyundai Elantra Safety Recalls (1)

18V89100014/12/2018
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.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2018 Hyundai Elantra

ENGINE
97
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
31
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8
POWER TRAIN
8
STRUCTURE
8
AIR BAGS
8

Based on 322 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

12
Crash-Involved Complaints
7
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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