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2018 Hyundai Elantra vs 2018 Infiniti Q50

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2018 Hyundai Elantra2018 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA complaints28043
Recall campaigns03
Service bulletins (TSBs)120159
Investigations00
Crash reports121
Fire reports71
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)25–3522–29
Median reported incident mileage35,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai ElantraInfiniti Q50
Engine13917
Electrical System436
Power Train243
Fuel/propulsion System196
Air Bags128
Exterior Lighting161
Service Brakes152
Steering151

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling475
Check engine light350
Misfire / rough idle130
Oil consumption120
Clunking / rattling120
Loss of power110
Vibration / shaking110
Rust / corrosion90

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.