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2018 Hyundai Elantra: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

0Safety recalls
273Owner complaints
4★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has 0 open NHTSA safety recalls and 273 owner complaints on file, with an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has 0 open safety recalls and 273 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Elantra had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

No open NHTSA recall campaigns matched the 2018 Hyundai Elantra. Recalls can be added at any time, so confirm with the exact VIN.

What owners complain about

The systems 2018 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine134
Unknown Or Other53
Electrical System42
Power Train24
Fuel19
Propulsion System19

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

No open NHTSA recall campaigns matched the 2018 Hyundai Elantra at the time of this report. Always confirm with your specific VIN, as recalls can be added later.

What problems do 2018 Hyundai Elantra owners report?

Owners have filed 273 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine, unknown or other, electrical system.

How do I check a specific Elantra's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

Check a specific 2018 Hyundai Elantra

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