2018 Hyundai Elantra Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (19) · Power Train (3) · Exterior Lighting (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System 2018-12-14 · campaign 18V891000 · 86 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (117)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Engine 2026-04-18 · 26-EE-003H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. this bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h-2 (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Showing the 6 most recent of 117 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-01 · Engine“my 2018 hyundai elantra gt (2.0l nu gdi engine) has completely shut off while driving on three separate occasions: approximately june 2, 2026 (first occurrence), june 23, 2026, and september 14, 2026. the stalls happened on the highway at highway speed, while pulling into a parking spot, and on a public road at a stoplight. immediately before each …”
2026-09-14 · Engine“i am seeking legal assistance regarding an engine failure in my hyundai and hyundai’s refusal to cover the replacement. i purchased the vehicle from a used-car dealership in walpole, massachusetts, on april 22, 2024. at the time of purchase, i was not informed that the vehicle had a known engine issue that had been the subject of prior recalls, no…”
2026-04-13 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle is experiencing engine-related excessive oil consumption, which has led to failure of the catalytic converter and emissions system. the root issue appears to be an internal engine defect causing oil to burn during operation. yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request, including the engine and catalytic converter component…”
2026-01-16 · Engine“engine consumes large amount of oil requiring oil refill every week, without turning on check engine and/or engine oil light. raising the chances to cause accidents due to engine failure while driving, and requiring mechanical intervention to rebuild the engine or a total engine swap. there are over 40 other complaints about this same issue, and it…”
2026-01-14 · Engine“i've contacted hyundai to try and do a recall repair on my hyundai elantra gt 2018 both through a local dealership (planet hyundai in golden, co) and hyundai corporate. the engine is stalling and knocking very bad to the point where it's no longer drivable. it's burning oil non-stop and i am constantly adding oil to it. i'm getting pushback from hy…”
2026-01-13 · Engine“i purchased the car on april 7th, 2022 with roughly 115k miles on it and got a blinking cel shortly after. the engine was listed as a recall and was swapped with 115,610 miles on it directly after the swap. during this, the hyundai dealership representative called hyundai's engineer department twice, trying to get this taken care of by hyundai/paid…”
2025-10-30 · Engine“car was being driven home when car started shaking heavily and check engine light started flashing. car had been needing 1qt of oil every 600-800 miles, depending on drive (highway would go longer). pulled off to the side and plugged in code reader - found that cylinder 3 misfired and catalyst system below threshold. was able to get the car home. t…”
2025-09-12 · Engine“engine is burning excessive amounts of oil regularly.…”
2025-07-29 · Power Train“in mid-2024, the vehicle experienced a flashing check engine light. i brought it to murfreesboro hyundai (tn), where they confirmed the oil was low and started an oil consumption test. a bearing clearance test (bct) was also performed and passed. after back-and-forth over several weeks, i was told the oil consumption was within spec, but the dealer…”
2025-07-02 · Engine“it uses a lot of oil with no visible leak or reason. i put new oil in all the time. all the time! for two years since buying it used. warning light does not come on till it's out. car is hot, of course, and stops running in the middle of the road. i see there is a recall on some elantras for oil piston seals but not this car. seems it shou…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.