2018 Hyundai Elantra GT engine problems
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT has 28 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
28
Engine complaints
38%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT have?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT engine — 38% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.