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2018 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, filed between December 14, 2018 and December 14, 2018. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

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Part	Filed	Advice
Electrical system	December 14, 2018	Dealer fix

Electrical system

Campaign 18V891000 · Filed December 14, 2018

What is wrong. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.

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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.

What could happen. If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.

The fix. 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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2018 Hyundai Elantra may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized Hyundai dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Hyundai may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Hyundai customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the Elantra

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2018 Hyundai Elantra recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2018 Hyundai Elantra free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Hyundai dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2018 Hyundai Elantra was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.