49 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 84/100
“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 needs to be addressed.”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT owner
“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. Towed it to Hyundai dealership the following week once they were availa”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT owner
“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 should be.”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 14/12/2018 | Electrical System SAFETY | 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. |
On the federal record it scores 84/100: 49 owner complaints (6.12 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 28 of 52 categorised reports.
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT scored 84/100 on the federal record.