2018 Hyundai Accent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accent years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 25th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Accent. That ranks 25th out of 28 Accent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (8 complaints, 42%), typically at around 200 miles. Complaints mention 4 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 19owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Hyundai Accent problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 42% | 200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 16% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 150 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 999 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Hyundai Accent recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This car burns through gas at an unbelievable rate. I have read that this is a common problem and Hyundai needs to address the problem - and REPAIR it - for all affected owners. I have about 75,000 miles and the problem has been ongoing for over a year. I have to add oil every week and if I forget…
The break light came on. The local garage says I need a new master cylinder, and the dealer I purchesed the car from will not verify an extended warantee item or silent recall. This master cylinder part is all over the the internet as defective on multiple years.
Excessive oil consumption = engine failure + no warranty honorer
I have to check my oil every other day. For some reason my car is sucking up all the oil and I donât believe I should be putting oil in it every other day.
Oil consumption is bad and I keep getting an oil change every month and a half
Other Hyundai Accent years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accent | 17 | 2 |
| 2021 Accent | 16 | 4 |
| 2020 Accent | 12 | 4 |
| 2019 Accent | 31 | 1 |
| 2018 | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 Accent | 68 | 0 |
| 2016 Accent | 102 | 0 |
| 2015 Accent | 70 | 2 |
| 2014 Accent | 79 | 1 |
| 2013 Accent | 141 | 1 |
| 2012 Accent | 153 | 2 |
| 2011 Accent | 38 | 1 |
| 2010 Accent | 87 | 1 |
| 2009 Accent | 101 | 2 |
| 2008 Accent | 101 | 1 |
| 2007 Accent | 88 | 3 |
| 2006 Accent | 43 | 3 |
| 2005 Accent | 49 | 1 |
| 2004 Accent | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 Accent | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 Accent | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Accent | 112 | 2 |
| 2000 Accent | 92 | 4 |
| 1999 Accent | 61 | 1 |
| 1998 Accent | 47 | 1 |
| 1997 Accent | 55 | 2 |
| 1996 Accent | 101 | 4 |
| 1995 Accent | 142 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Accent?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Hyundai Accent?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Hyundai Accent a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accent model years, the 2018 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.