The 2018 Hyundai Accent has 1 safety recall and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (8 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints19filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 4reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Latch
NHTSA recall 21V619000 · Aug 6, 2021 · 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2018 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Accent
32mpg combined
City / highway
28 / 38 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,100/year to fuel
Accent
31mpg combined
City / highway
28 / 37 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Engine
8
0
2
1
200 mi
Electrical system
3
0
2
0
—
Unknown or other
3
0
0
0
—
Structure Body
2
0
0
0
—
Service brakes
2
0
1
0
—
Air bags
1
0
0
0
—
Latches/locks/linkages Trunk lid › Latch › Emergency mechanical release
1
0
0
0
—
Fuel/propulsion system
1
0
1
0
—
Exterior lighting
1
0
1
0
—
Suspension
1
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Apr 1, 2026Service brakes 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.
Mar 1, 2025Engine 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, it is all burned up within 2 weeks.
Dec 17, 2025Engine EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION = ENGINE FAILURE + NO WARRANTY HONORER
Oct 1, 2025Engine 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.
Aug 8, 2019Unknown or other Oil consumption is bad and I keep getting an oil change every month and a half
May 23, 2025 · 144,801 milesEngine The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with the check engine and the low oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,801. The VIN was not available.
Jul 21, 2023Structure › Body RECIBI RECALL DE SEGURIDAD HYNDAI ACCENT 2018 INDICANDO QUE LA CERRADURA DEL BAUL NO FUNCIONE CORRECTAMENTE. This could cause the trunk to open on its own or not want to open when you need to open it. THE DEALER INDICATES THAT THE NOTIFICATION DOES NOT APPEAR IN THE SYSTEMS AND THAT THE TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.