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Electrical system malfunctionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2019-10 → 2025-03elantra-gt-2018-electrical-malfunction
11266182 AFTER SWITCHING ENGINE OFF, SOME ELECTRICAL (MAYBE IGNITION) REMAINS ON WHICH SOMETIMES DRAINS BATTERY. THIS ISSUE HAS ALWAYS OCCURRED UPON SHUTTING CAR OFF
11647588 when i was in the rear seat and closed left side door, i found myself stuck. the window would not go down from switch as well so i could not use outside handle for exit. after climbing to other side of backseat with my physical impairment (difficult in tight space backseat) i
11396644 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHUT-OFF VEHICLE, THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM REMAINED ACTIVATED WHICH RESULTED IN A CHECK BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAROLINA HYUNDAI OF HIGH
11476453 My vehicle is a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT sport. The side walls on the Hankook Ventis S1 Noble 2 tires are cracking. The tires lose air constantly and cannot be driven on for a fear of a blowout. There has been a recall for this same make and model of tire just not this size for
11435092 The tires came stock on this model car and at the 30K mile mark I noticed cracking or splitting in the sidewalls of each of the tires. I am not aware if the manufacture, Hankook, has released any statements or confirmation about this issue but the issue occurred well with the
11195841 I HAVE THE SPORT MODEL OF THE ELANTRA GT WITH THE FULL LED HEADLIGHTS AND THERE ARE MOON SHAPED SHADOWS WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT PATTERN THAT ARE VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT
11092018 THE LIGHTING AREA OF THE HEADLIGHTS IS MUCH TOO LOW. YOU CAN NOT SEE VERY WELL THE AREA IN FRONT OF YOU. SEE THE ATTACHED IMAGE OF A GROUP OF GIRLS ON THE SIDEWALK. YOU CAN BARELY SEE THEM FROM THE WAIST OR KNEES DOWN
11091992 WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, THERE IS VERY A DISTINCT SHADOW IN FRONT OF CAR. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS
11686907 Engine is burning excessive amounts of oil regularly
11632165 The engine burns oil quickly which could lead to the engine blowing. I have to get more oil changes than average to the engine burning oil
11670888 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
Rod bearing knock and engine failureENGINE11 complaints2021-03 → 2026-01elantra-gt-2018-rod-bearing-knock
11500801 Engine rod bearing failure cause engine broke if You have any information please give me and hyundai have a recall for knock sensor they cause a premature engine failure cause Fire in most of the case
11443321 The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 40 mph a loud ticking noise was suddenly present coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who
11399096 I WAS DRIVING ON A THE INTERSTATE GOING 75 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE, I LOST POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND THE CAR SHUT OFF. I HAD TO STRUGGLE TO MANEUVER AND STOP THE CAR TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. IT WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER THAT
Engine stall and shutdown while drivingENGINE7 complaints2018-09 → 2024-07elantra-gt-2018-engine-stall
11446240 So took my car for a recall at Hyundai which it was related to a camp 966 engine monitoring. The car has been turning off multiple times so took it to them and they told me it needs a new engine at only 60,000 miles on it
11131771 WHILE ON HIGHWAY CAR MOTOR STOPPED WORKING COULD NOT GET CAR TO TURN BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. AFTER 8 DAYS IN DEALERSHIP SO FAR RECEIVED A CALL SAYING THE CARS FUEL PUMP MAY BE THE PROBLEM
11130331 CAR SHUT OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY RANDOMLY STARTED SHAKING. ALL LIGHTS TURNED ON CHECK ENGINE,MOTOR OIL LIGHT BATTERY LIGHT. CAR SHUT OFF TO THE POINT WHERE I COULDN'T ACCELERATE. SO IMAGINE BEING ON THE HIGHWAY AND YOUR CAR SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY WHILE YOUR IN MOTION AND CANT
11607125 Parked car on street (facing slightly uphill) on Saturday morning, neutral weather conditions. Upon starting car several hours later, yellow warning lights were displayed for Collision Avoidance, ABS, and Stability Control. Yellow Auto Hold light was illuminated and could not be
11497859 The collision warning system has failed 4 or 5 times since I bought the car new in March of 2019. When the system stops working, the warning "Check BSD" appears on the driver's display. A couple of times the system started working without service. Other times service was
11176420 THE AEB SYSTEM DOES NOT SHOW ANY WARNINGS OR ATTEMPT TO STOP THE CAR. I DO NOT DRIVE AROUND TRYING TO MAKE THIS FEATURE WORK BUT AFTER GETTING THE NEW CAR I DID REALIZE IT WAS NOT DETECTING ANYTHING WHILE MY OTHER CAR DETECTS AND STOPS FINE IN THE SAME SCENARIO. I HAVE GONE TO
Sudden braking and brake booster faultSERVICE BRAKES2 complaints2019-08 → 2025-03elantra-gt-2018-brake-booster-fault
11647580 when moving during heavy traffic the car, when braking, will suddenly stop or stop heavily at slow speeds. this causes passengers to be jolted as well as following cars. possible rear end collision is the effect as well. passenger safety of accident is a concern. no warning or
11245944 18000 MILES ON THE CAR STARTED HEARING AIR COME FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS FAULTY NO RECALL ON THE 2018 ELANTRA GT BUT THERE IS ON THE 2017. CAR LOOSING POWER AND SLIPPING TRANSMISSION. DEALER WAS PLANNING TO CHARGE FOR
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.
If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
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.
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note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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