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2018 Hyundai Elantra

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

2 current

Combined

8.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,090

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2022244 · manufacturer campaign R0180 (11D021)

8 May 2022

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2014–2020 · Sonata 2016–2019 · Tucson 2014–2021

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine. For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models are affected by this campaign. This is an expansion of R0180 (Transport Canada #2021-575). Any vehicle that received a software update under campaign R0180 does not require this update.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.

178,064 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2018730 · manufacturer campaign R0150 (81C095)

21 December 2018

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2018

What is wrong

On certain Elantra GT models, the sunroof motor may have been programmed incorrectly and may be unable to detect an obstruction while closing the sunroof. This may cause the sunroof not to retract when a person or an object is in its path, which could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the sunroof motor and replace it if necessary.

19 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021575 · manufacturer campaign R0180 (11D021)

17 September 2021

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2014–2019 · Sonata 2016–2019 · Tucson 2014–2019

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine. For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models are affected by this campaign. All vehicles previously included in TC # 2021-034 are now part of this new campaign.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.

152,924 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 83% of 114 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
194 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, of which 2 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Hyundai Elantra at 8.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 194 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 8 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Hyundai Elantra for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,090 in fuel, producing roughly 3,115 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.