# 2018 Hyundai Elantra - How do I get recall help?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-how-do-i-get-recall-help/182633>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** hyundai\
**Created:** [February 23, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-how-do-i-get-recall-help/182633 "2022-02-23T00:04:29Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Tina23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f0a364/32.png) [@Tina23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina23)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-how-do-i-get-recall-help/182633/1 "2022-02-23T00:04:29Z")

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my 2018 hyundai elantra just lost paint on hood of car… I noticed that there was a recall by Hyundai … how do I file a complaint & request for repair…?

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-how-do-i-get-recall-help/182633/2 "2022-02-23T00:07:58Z")

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Start with the local dealer first so it can be registered as a problem . Then if no help in your owners manual there will be a contact number .

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-how-do-i-get-recall-help/182633/3 "2022-02-23T00:08:45Z")

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[Motor Vehicle Safety Defects and Recalls: What Every Vehicle Owner Should Know (nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/14218-mvsdefectsandrecalls_041619-v2-tag.pdf)

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-how-do-i-get-recall-help/182633/4 "2022-02-23T00:18:15Z")

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I do not see a recall for your paint. there was a class action lawsuit where the case was dismissed

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-how-do-i-get-recall-help/182633/5 "2022-02-23T16:51:05Z")

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If there an actual recall, or an extended warranty granted for the paint there is no need to file a complaint. Just take it to the dealership and they will take care of the defect.  
Print out the recall or extended warranty information and bring it with you.