Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V891000 Reported December 14, 2018

Sunroof may not auto-reverse

Hyundai Motor America · N/A · 86 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V891000
Manufacturer Campaign
179
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
86
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 14, 2018
Completion Rate
98.81

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 18V891000 or campaign 179.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V891000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V891000?

NHTSA recall 18V891000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on December 14, 2018. It addresses: Sunroof may not auto-reverse. The recall affects approximately 86 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V891000 or the manufacturer campaign number 179. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.