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2018 Hyundai Elantra
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 35 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 32 | 281 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 36 | 29 | 301 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 | 305 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 356 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 32 | 40 | 35 | 256 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
408 complaints filed by owners for this model year (16 involving a crash, 12 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
EPA figures for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra reach 35 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners have filed 408 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Hyundai Elantra (2018 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.