2018 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 274 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Hyundai Elantra overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate and the check…”NHTSA complaint 11457657 — filed 03/21/2022
“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. While driving…”NHTSA complaint 11457159 — filed 03/17/2022
“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over but was unable…”NHTSA complaint 11449107 — filed 01/27/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Hyundai Elantra: 135 of 274 complaints on file (49.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have in total?
274 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
