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2018 Hyundai Elantra: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Hyundai Elantra as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

0Safety recalls
284Owner complaints to NHTSA
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2018 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine142Most reports between 10k and 80k miles
Unknown Or Other54Most reports between 0 and 70k miles
Electrical System43Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Power Train24Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System19
Steering16
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Theft risk

The Elantra is number 1 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.