This page covers 2 recalls, 49 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra Gt.
25–28 mpg combined
8.4–9.4 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine complaints dominate what owners report about the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, and the pattern is consistent across a large share of filings. The core issue owners describe is excessive oil consumption, many report needing to add a quart or more every few hundred to a thousand miles, without the oil pressure or check engine light triggering a warning until damage is already done. From there, owners report a cascade: misfires, engine knock, stalling, and catalytic converter failure linked to oil burning. Several owners describe the car becoming undrivable, with flashing check engine lights and rough running at highway speeds. A handful of drivetrain and exterior lighting complaints round out the filing set, but neither approaches the volume of the engine reports. The most specific recurring symptom is a cylinder misfire paired with a catalyst efficiency code, typically discovered after the vehicle has already been consuming oil heavily for some time.
49
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT has two recalls, both addressing the same defect: the panoramic sunroof motor can be incorrectly programmed and fail to detect an obstruction while closing, meaning the glass will not stop or reverse if a person or object is in its path.
When a properly functioning sunroof motor senses resistance, it stops and retracts automatically. On affected vehicles, that detection logic may not work correctly, so the sunroof can continue closing even when something is blocking it. This raises the risk of injury to a hand, arm, or head caught in the closing gap.
At a glance
What can fail
The sunroof motor on some Elantra GT models may be programmed incorrectly, preventing it from detecting obstructions. The sunroof may not stop or retract when a person or object blocks its path.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the sunroof motor and replace it if needed.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, so the sunroof cannot sense obstacles while closing.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
