HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT (2018) recall — Electrical System
Hyundai is recalling 2018 Elantra GT vehicles with a sunroof that may not detect obstacles during closing, risking injury. Owners should contact Hyundai for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2018 Elantra GT vehicles because their panoramic sunroof might not detect obstacles while closing, potentially causing injury. This issue requires a free sunroof replacement by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225008-hyundai-elantra-gt-2018-sunroof-safety-recall-obstacle-detection-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225008-hyundai-elantra-gt-2018-sunroof-safety-recall-obstacle-detection-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V891000
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“Hyundai Elantra GT (2018) Sunroof Safety Recall: Obstacle Detection Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225008-hyundai-elantra-gt-2018-sunroof-safety-recall-obstacle-detection-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V891000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V891000).
Why it’s dangerous
The sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, so it doesn't detect objects when closing. If an obstacle is present, the sunroof might not retract properly, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers using the sunroof are most at risk if the sunroof fails to detect obstacles.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles with a panoramic sunroof. The recall started February 5, 2019, and applies to specific models with this issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call 1-855-371-9460 to get details about the sunroof inspection and replacement.
Get Sunroof Inspected
Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof for the issue and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing it from detecting obstacles while closing, which could lead to injury.
How can I tell if my car is affected?
Check if you own a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT with a panoramic sunroof. The recall started February 5, 2019.
What should I do if my sunroof doesn't detect obstacles?
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to have the sunroof inspected and replaced if needed.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V891000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 18V891000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V891000 (December 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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