Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 Hyundai Elantra GT

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 92 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V891000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
86
Reported to NHTSA
2018-12-14
Owners notified
2019-02-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine3832,000 mi
Unknown or other9300 mi
Electrical system610,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking5—
Power train5—
Service brakes5800 mi
Fuel/propulsion system487 mi
Exterior lighting3250 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2—
Lane departure: blind spot detection2—
Tires: sidewall2—
Vehicle speed control2800 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1—
Power train: automatic transmission119,000 mi
Steering1—
Suspension187 mi
Visibility/wiper13,765 mi
Wheels117,000 mi

The 2017 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.