Hyundai · Elantra · 2018
2018 Hyundai Elantra
0
Recalls
265
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has no recalls and 265 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (77 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 77 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2018 Hyundai Elantra reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2018 Hyundai Elantra currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 265 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine (77), unknown or other (28), air bags (8).
- Vehicle
- 2018 Hyundai Elantra
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 265
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.7% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
265 totalENGINE
Mar 24, 2026
We purchased the car 4 or 5 months for my son who works for his God Mom as her assistant at a nonprofit. The car ran great until without no warning lights from instrument panel just left him sit in the middle of a busy road. The mechanic found a camshaft pin stuck in the camshaf...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Mar 20, 2026
I am writing to formally report a safety concern regarding my 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle has experienced a failure of the heater hose/pipe, which appears to be made of plastic and connected to a metal component. This failure has resulted in a coolant leak, creating a serio...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 17, 2026
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
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Dec 11, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The car began stalling and started to become unresponsive while I was driving to work. While I was not 100% sure of what component was malfunctioning at the time, I suspected that i...
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ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 1, 2025
I have a 2018 Hyundai Elantra with about 155k miles. It has been consuming oil excessively and has developed serious drivability issues. If I try to accelerate even slightly harder than normal—especially above 2,000 RPM—it makes a metallic, chain-type rattling noise, loses power,...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 13, 2025
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...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Oct 21, 2025
We were heading back to Ohio at Mile marker 8 75N Kentucky when we heard a boom. Then we saw smoke as my husband was pulling over. We jump out to get our child out of the car seat and at the same time a pickup truck pulls up with two guys. They yell that our cars on fire and bega...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Sep 25, 2025
Excessive oil consumption. Engine completely dry after 3500 miles in between oil change with no check oil warning light
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 23, 2025
Passenger side brake light keeps going out and has been replaced twice
ENGINE
Sep 21, 2025
Oil leaking from pistons in engine just like the recalled engines
Showing 10 recent complaints from 265 total
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2018 Hyundai models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have?
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA has received 265 owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra are engine (77 reports), unknown or other (28 reports), air bags (8 reports).
Does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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