2018 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

The 2018 Hyundai Accent has 1 recall and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2018 Hyundai Accent
Photo: 2018 Hyundai Accent by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2018 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 23 Accent model years — 20th most.

1recalls
19complaints
0crashes
4fires
1injuries
999median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Latches/locks/linkages

Aug 6, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V619000 · 348,158 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine8
Electrical System3
Unknown or other3
Service Brakes2
Structure2
Air Bags1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Suspension1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2018: 4 complaints201842020: 2 complaints20202021: 1 complaints20212022: 3 complaints20222023: 2 complaints20232024: 1 complaints20242025: 3 complaints20252026: 3 complaints20263

2018 vs. other Hyundai Accent years

2000: 92 complaints20002001: 112 complaints2002: 134 complaints20022003: 37 complaints2004: 33 complaints20042005: 49 complaints2006: 43 complaints20062007: 88 complaints2008: 101 complaints20082009: 101 complaints2010: 88 complaints20102011: 38 complaints2012: 153 complaints20121532013: 143 complaints2014: 79 complaints20142015: 70 complaints2016: 103 complaints20162017: 68 complaints2018: 19 complaints20182019: 31 complaints2020: 12 complaints20202021: 16 complaints2022: 17 complaints202217

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 Hyundai Accent, the latest from Aug 6, 2021 (latches/locks/linkages). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Accent?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (8), electrical system (3), unknown or other (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.