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US recalls (1)
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
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 and remedy
Risk: If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Engine
2022-05-08 · campaign 2022-244
Issue:
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine. For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models are affected by this campaign. This is an expansion of R0180 (Transport Canada #2021-575). Any vehicle that received a software update under campaign R0180 does not require this update.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
Engine
2021-09-17 · campaign 2021-575
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-244.
Issue:
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine. For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models are affected by this campaign. All vehicles previously included in TC # 2021-034 are now part of this new campaign.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
Structure
2018-12-21 · campaign 2018-730 · 19 vehicles
On certain Elantra GT models, the sunroof motor may have been programmed incorrectly and may be unable to detect an obstruction while closing the sunroof. This may cause the sunroof not to retract when a person or an object is in its path, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the sunroof motor and replace it if necessary.
Owner complaints (284)
Owners filed 284 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Elantra (12 crashes, 7 fires, 6 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 35 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 197).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 142 | |
| Unknown or other | 54 | |
| Electrical system | 43 | |
| Power train | 24 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | |
| Steering | 16 | |
| Service brakes | 15 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Hyundai Elantra version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Elantra 1.4 L Automatic (AM7) | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Elantra 1.6 L Automatic (AM7) | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Elantra 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Elantra 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Elantra 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 26 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Elantra GT 1.6 L Automatic (AM7) | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Elantra GT 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Elantra GT 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Elantra GT 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Elantra SE 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 29 | 38 | 33 | $2,050 |
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