2018 HYUNDAI Elantra GT Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

ENGINE

14 complaints

Car was being driven home when car started shaking heavily and check engine light started flashing. Car had been needing 1qt of oil every 600-800 miles, depending on drive (highway would go longer). Pulled off to the side and plugged in code reader - found that cylinder 3 misfired and catalyst system below threshold. Was able to get the car home. Towed it to Hyundai dealership the following week once they were available and they found a bad cylinder head and leaking cylinder. Assumption is the amount of oil it was using ended up backing up carbon buildup. Car has less than 100,000 miles on it and even with maintenance it needs a new engine.

Oct 30, 2025

Engine is burning excessive amounts of oil regularly.

Sep 12, 2025

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 piston seals but not this car. Seems it should be.

Jul 02, 2025

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.

Dec 23, 2024

The engine is consuming excessive oil. The car has about 72k miles on it and I’ve owned it for almost 4 years. I called corporate Hyundai to tell them what’s going on after having multiple recalls fixed at the dealership, I was allowed to drive off the lot with no oil in my vehicle. Upon getting an appointment for the engine issue via corporate Hyundai, I was told to they would have to keep my car but have no loaner vehicles for me because they’re all out of commission for engine issues. I shortly received a call from them saying the engine isn’t covered under warranty and that they have to do a $942 cleaning and then if that doesn’t work, I need a new engine and Hyundai will do nothing to help me with this because I am not the first owner. I bought the car from a Hyundai dealership.

Feb 27, 2024

+ 9 more complaints for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 complaints

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.

Apr 12, 2019

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.

May 05, 2018

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.

May 04, 2018

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

2 complaints

In mid-2024, the vehicle experienced a flashing check engine light. I brought it to Murfreesboro Hyundai (TN), where they confirmed the oil was low and started an oil consumption test. A bearing clearance test (BCT) was also performed and passed. After back-and-forth over several weeks, I was told the oil consumption was within spec, but the dealership stated Hyundai would cover all necessary repairs, including a combustion chamber cleaning, under warranty. I was told this work was completed and the vehicle was returned to me. In July 2025, the exact same flashing CEL returned. I brought the car back to the same dealership, where they again found the oil was 2.5 quarts low. However, this time they claimed no previous combustion cleaning or repairs had been done, and that I would now need to pay over $1,100 out of pocket for the same cleaning that was supposedly already performed — and which they had told me would be covered under warranty. This indicates that the dealership misrepresented completed service work, failed to address a recurring defect, and is now trying to shift the financial burden to me. Hyundai’s claim that oil consumption is not “high enough” to warrant coverage is concerning, especially when the condition continues to damage the engine and cause driveability issues. This appears to be part of a broader known defect affecting Hyundai 2.0L engines. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate Hyundai’s handling of oil consumption, engine misfire, and warranty practices related to the 2018 Elantra GT and similar models.

Jul 29, 2025

We were driving the car and all of a sudden it would only go 30 mph and starting making a noise, pulled over and car would not go anymore. I took to a shop authorized from my carmax care program and it was diagnosed as rod bearings broken in the engine. This is a know issue with this model and Hyundia extended the warranty due to know issue. We were then advised to take to a dealer since a warranty issue, when it got there and they looked at it and the repair shop called them to tell them they broke it down to failure the dealer is now trying to charge me 8 hrs labor to look at. This is not a my issue , its a manufacture issue so I should not have to pay all this money to have same diagnostic I reported to Hyuandi headquarters and also reported the shop. Someone needs to fix this issue my case # with Hyundai is 20400619

Oct 05, 2022

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

When driving the car home from the store. The car started to vibrate, and no lights came on then then I got to a stop light and the car didn't want to go when i was pushing the gas pedal tried it a few times the check engine light came on and was flashing then the car went, and the engine light went off. Got back home and an hour later went to the car and the check engine light was on and it was vibrating and making a slight ticking noise. I am not sure what is going on with it. I change the sparkplugs a few months ago and get oil changes regularly never let things go past the needed time.

Jul 29, 2024

GAS TANK INDICATOR ARROW ON DASH POINTS TO WRONG SIDE OF CAR. POINTS TO PASSENGER SIDE, SHOULD POINT TO DRIVER SIDE.

Aug 05, 2018

POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

The contact owned a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated on one occasion, while driving the transmission locked up at two stop lights while in neutral (N) and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. Additionally, the contact stated that while powered off, and being towed in Neutral (N) by a motor home, a passing driver notified him of a fire in the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road where fire was observed emanating from the engine compartment. The flames spread to the rear of the motor home and the contact attempted to disengage the hitch. The contact sustained a hand injury but did not receive medical attention. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot where it was deemed totaled. The contact stated that the insurance company ruled the origin of the fire as the drive train of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

Jan 12, 2024

Fire: 1

Injuries: 1

On Thursday evening, 4/28/22, I noticed engine knocking, and engine died while driving. Checked oil, and there was no oil in the car. Added oil, drove car to work the following day. Still engine noise, and dying on freeway. I never had any "check engine" or "low oil" warning lights come on to aleart me of any issue. The car only has 57K miles on it. Took the car straight to the dealership, and they are saying I need a new engine since they found metalic pieces in the oil. I know therer are other Hyundai recalls and lawsuits for engine problems, but not for this year/model. Service center said they are filing the warranty paperwork with the AutoNation Gold Extended Warranty, and I should expect a call today 5/5/22 to find out the status. Not sure why they are not using the Hyundai Powertrain warranty. (2nd owner, should be 60K milkes)

May 05, 2022

TIRES

2 complaints

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 the same problem. This tire needs to be recalled before someone is hurt from a collision.

Jul 29, 2022

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 50K mile warranty window. This was shocking to see and could have been very dangerous to myself and other drivers had the cracking sidewalls on any of the tires failed or caused a blowout on the road. Because of the nature of this issue there were no warning signs. Luckily I caught this issue before it contributed to any accidents or harm.

Oct 01, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

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 POINT (2431 N MAIN ST, HIGH POINT, NC 27262, (336) 884-7000) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO FIRST TEAM HYUNDAI (6520 PETERS CREEK RD, ROANOKE, VA 24019, (540)362-4800) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.

Feb 17, 2021

AFTER SWITCHING ENGINE OFF, SOME ELECTRICAL (MAYBE IGNITION) REMAINS ON WHICH SOMETIMES DRAINS BATTERY. THIS ISSUE HAS ALWAYS OCCURRED UPON SHUTTING CAR OFF.

Oct 04, 2019

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

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 indication has been shown at dash.

Mar 11, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

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 exited and checked outer handle the door opened. i then checked child saftey lock switch and it was not in child safety position. i checked the window power switch at driver door main control and window went down but not back up.

Mar 11, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

On 6/27/24 while starting my car in the morning an ABS failure light came on, various other system failure lights came on and have stayed on since that day including Cruise Control and Auto Hold. My car only had 33,250 miles on it! I purchased for an OBDII Reader hoping the failure was just a Wheel Speed Sensor. Unfortunately, the error code registered in the ECU was C240201 “Motor Failure” I brought in my car to a very reputable Auto repair shop, and for a $139 diagnosis fee, they confirmed that the ABS Motor / Pump had failed. The owner of the Repair Shop HAD NEVER seen a car of this age and such low milage have this failure previously. The estimate for repairs was over $2,000 as Hyundai is asking for $1300 + tax for just the part. I have read from on-line forums other Elantra GT 2018-2020 owners having the same failure and thought it should be reported.

Mar 08, 2025

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

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 shut off. Message panel indicated that AEB system needed to be checked. Carefully operated car to attend scheduled event, seemed to operate normally on surface roads. Unable to obtain service on weekend. Ran car through car wash, made ~150 mile return trip home, found that cruise control not operational due to problem(s) with required systems. Did not attempt to disable adaptive cruise function and operate basic cruise control. OBD codes obtained upon return home were: C136 081 (History - ESP Irreversible error) C174 181 (History - ESC Vehicle safety management (VSM) unavailable (Check ESC)) C120 881 (History - Left rear vehicle speed sensor (VSS) invalid/ no signal) C120 702 (Active - Left rear vehicle speed sensor (VSS) range/ performance/ intermittent) C120 802 (History - Left rear vehicle speed sensor (VSS) invalid/ no signal) I cleared the codes, put vehicle in gear to move forward and back in driveway without immediate recurrence. Adding information here in case this happens again or affects other drivers, vehicles. No history of prior mechanical problems, no accidents. Speeds were variable, from 25 mph on surface roads to 70 mph on trip home.

Aug 07, 2024

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

My vehicle has 55,000 miles, and the engine completely stalled while I was driving to the dealership to get it looked at. I had my oil change done 01/04/2024, and barely drove it since I dropped it off 01/11/2024. After weeks of waiting on any update, I was finally contacted that today, 01/26/2024, my car had no oil and this is why my engine failed. I have video evidence of the oil change, and the dealership is trying to place blame on the mechanic that has done the oil change. Upon further research, I am made aware of the class action lawsuit in CA, alleged that excess oil consumption is to blame for faulty engines.

Jan 26, 2024

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

Engine, power train, malfunction changing my speed control. No warning lights, first ticking noise from engine then knocking loud noise from engine. Noticed ticking about 4 days ago at first, today on freeway going 60-70 mph just changed to loud knocking, immediately engine warning starts to flash on dash board then speed just drops from 60-70 mph to 35 mph almost got hit by trucker and another car . Under 90 day warranty still from dealership (27 days since purchased) no license plate yet but insured and registered. Read many complaints of the same problems from numerous of people having the exact same problem. Very dangerous when vehicle stops accelerating on a steep pass on hwy with heavy traffic, this was almost an accident report to dispatch but luckily I reacted fast enough to swerve to the side before hitting the vehicle behind me and missing 18 wheeler trying to get to the right shoulder because theirs no space on left just concrete dividers! To close for comfort I can imagine what really can happen to someone that can't react as quickly as I did. Feeling like a victim their is no way they were not aware of this problem that has happened to many others when it is coming from a Chrysler dealership after reading so many complaints and reviews. I wish I would of known before hand ️ I would of not even bothered but now this is what I'm dealing with instead of feeling safe and comfortable being in a reliable, gas efficient vehicle that I just purchased for $30,000 and my jeep as a down payment not happy with dealership nor product. Who do I look to, when insurance or dealership can't protect me from situations like this it's not fair to someone that's struggling day by day paycheck to paycheck and this happens and now on waiting list until December so dealership is able to take a look at it. This should be most definitely brought to attention!!!

Nov 27, 2023

STEERING,ENGINE

1 complaint

My 2018 ELANTRAGT was stolen due to Hundaes ineptitude and refusal to put in proper safety features. My car has been recovered but Hyundai does not have enough parts to supply this current crisis so my car will be in the shop for a minimum six weeks prior to being sent back to Hyundai dealership for the software upgrade that they are using as a fix. I don’t think this is enough on behalf of Hyundai. My car has lost resale value between 20 and 40%. I believe Hyundai needs to make proper compensation to me as a consumer. Additionally, my car was stolen in Oakland California at night and I. Stranded due to excessive call volume and had to go to downtown Oakland to one police plaza at night as a 60 year old widow with bad feet. I would like to see some support coming from your department as Hundaes position seems to be to make this a consumer issue that we are all financially responsible for.

May 15, 2023

LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

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 required. The last time Hyundai service said the system went out of calibration. No explanation of how that would occur. They re-calibrated the system. Of course, once the system stops working, I have to remember that I won't get a warning when changing lanes or parking, so I must be sure to use extra careful. (I always look when I change lanes, but the warning system gives me extra confidence. I am sure many other people just rely on the system.)

Dec 17, 2022

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

On July 11, 2022 I was driving home when the MIL warning started flashing on my dashboard, and then my car began to stall. I was able to drive the car home and then have it towed to a local shop, who said that my oil was nearly gone and refilled it. The shop recommended that I take my car to the Hyundai dealership to have it checked out as it should have had at least 200 more miles before it needed an oil change. This is supported by my Hyundai dealership's sticker stating that my next oil change was due August 15 or at 52350 miles. As of today, July 23, my car has 52,209 miles on it. On Monday, July 18 I dropped off my car at the Killeen Servicemax center and asked them to run a diagnostic check and they couldn't find anything wrong with the car. My service advisor never spoke to me in person about my concerns and wouldn't answer my calls or text messages. My concern is that my car is burning far more oil than it should, and makes me want to check the oil level every month. I did recently renew my safety sticker for my registration and the car passed. I did research online and saw that there are pending lawsuits in California for 2018 hyundais' excessive oil consumption. I don't feel safe driving my car anymore. Thank you.

Jul 23, 2022

ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

Oil drips on driveway. Warning sensors for blind spots disfunctional.

Apr 27, 2022

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

Driving down the freeway when my engine starting making strange noise before a boom occurred from the front of the car and completely shut off. No warning lights either

Dec 06, 2021

WHEELS

1 complaint

TIRE: HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2. SIZE: 225/40R18 88W. ABNORMAL CRACKS ALL AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF OUTER SIDEWALL OF OEM TIRE FIRST NOTICED AT 17K MILES. TIRES HAVE 22K MILES NOW. NEW PORT RICHEY HYUNDAI INSPECTED ALL FOUR TIRES AND SPOKE TO HANKOOK AND ARE AWARE OF THE NHTSA RECALL FOR THE SAME BRAND AND MODEL TIRE WITH EXACTLY THE SAME DISCREPANCY BUT DIFFERENT SIZE AND WILL NOT REPLACE THEM. HYUNDAI SAID HANKOOK MAY OFFER TO REPLACE ONLY IF I PAY A PRORATED AMOUNT. TIRES ARE OEM INSTALLED ON MY 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT SPORT. VEHICLE IS GARAGED DAILY, NO DANGEROUS DRIVING, OR PASSENGER OR CARGO WEIGHT IN EXCESS LOADED WHILE STATIONARY OR WHEN DRIVING.

Oct 21, 2019

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

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 THE INSPECTION OF A WARRANTIED VEHICLE AND IT ENDED UP WITH A BRAKING SYSTEM ISSUE?

Aug 22, 2019

SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I BOUGHT A 2018 HYUNDAI GT SPORT 3 MONTHS AGO. SINCE DAY ONE CAR HAS BEEN STALLING AND HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 75MPH AND THE CAR JUST TURNED OFF NO WARNING. I CALLED THE DEALER IN MY AREA LET THEM KNOW ABOUT THE STARTING ISSUES AND THE STALLING ISSUES WITH THE CAR I TOOK IT IN TO THEM FEW DAYS LATER. THEY KEPT IT FOR 3 DAYS AND TOLD ME SORRY WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO TELL YOU. TOOK IT HOME AND THAT DAY THE CAR STALLED ON MY WAY HOME. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD IT FOR 23 DAYS AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND THE INJECTION SYSTEM AND STILL DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM REPLACED THE BATTERY, KEYS STARTER AND ALTERNATOR BEFORE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY DID NOT TELL ME THIS CAR WAS HAVING ISSUES. THE CAR IS BACK AT THE DEALER 3/7/2019 WITH STALLING ISSUES AND RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. I HAVE A CASE WITH HYUNDAI AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALER 4 DEALERS LATER AND NOTHING.CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING ONE DAY BUT WENT OFF AND NO CODES FOUND. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 21/2 MONTHS CAR IS OUT OF SERVICE NOW FOR A TOTAL OF 26 DAYS NOW INCLUDING THE DAYS ITS BEEN AT THE CURRENT DEALER.

Mar 11, 2019

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

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 THE HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR ABOUT THIS AS WELL AS SUBMITTED A CASE WITH HYUNDAI CORPORATE. CORPORATE RESPONSE WAS: GO BACK TO THE SERVICE CENTER AGAIN AND TELL THEM WHAT MY CONCERN IS (AGAIN). SO, I DID. HYUNDAI SAYS THEY WILL NOT TEST THE ISSUE AND SINCE THE COMPUTER SAYS THERE IS NO ISSUE... THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE FEATURE. I HAVE MADE A VIDEO OF THIS ISSUE AND POSTED TO HYUNDAI FACEBOOK AND GOT NO RESPONSE. I AM CONCERNED AS WELL AS FRUSTRATED WITH THE LACK OF ATTENTION FROM HYUNDAI FOR THIS SAFETY FEATURE ON MY CAR. I HAVE READ THE MANUAL, CONFIRMED THE SETTINGS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS FEATURE TO WORK AND IT SIMPLY DOES NOT WORK ON MY CAR AND FOR HYUNDAI TO TELL ME THEY WILL NOT TEST IT AND THERE IS NO PROBLEM BECAUSE THE COMPUTER SAYS THEIR IS NO PROBLEM IS SAD.

Feb 11, 2019

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

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

Sep 26, 2018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

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 ACCELERATE TO MERGE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THIS HAPPENED 4 MORE TIMES ON MY WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP LESS THEN 800 MILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sep 20, 2018

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

MY CAR, WITH LESS THAN 4K, HAS A "SPONTANEOUS" WINDSHIELD CRACK THAT IS LARGE, LONG AND TRAVELS ACROSS MY LINE OF VISION WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. NOTHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD, IT IS PARKED IS LOCKED GARAGE AND I DID NOT DRIVE OVER ROUGH TERRAIN, HIT A POTHOLE, DRIVE UNDER ANY BRIDGES OR PARK UNDER A TREE. I DIDN'T DRIVE ON A HIGHWAY EITHER. I JUST GOT IN MY CAR AND THERE IT WAS! THIS CRACK IS GROWING IN LENGTH AND I HAVE NOTICED SOME BLACK, FOAM TRIM CURLING UP ALONG THE EDGE OF WHERE THE WINDSHIELD MEETS THE HOOD. THERE IS NO VISIBLE POINT OF CONTACT THAT I CAN SEE, NO CHIPS, NO STAR BURST CHIP - JUST SMOOTH ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF CAR. THERE IS ALSO SOME STRANGE SPLATTER MARKS ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW AS IF A SMALL CARBONATED BEVERAGE WAS SHAKEN UP. OPENED & SPRAYED ON IT BUT THE SPOTS ARE HARD & CAN'T BE EASILY SCRAPED OFF. I WILL BE CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THEY WILL REPLACE IT AS I DO BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.

Aug 23, 2018

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The 2018 HYUNDAI Elantra GT currently has 45 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

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