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2018 Hyundai AccentProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Accent, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-619 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.

2018 Hyundai Accent
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 56%Owner complaints195 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Hyundai Accent has problems

19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine82
Electrical system32
Service brakes21
Structure20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Exterior lighting11
Fuel/propulsion system11
Air bags10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2018 Hyundai Accent recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

56%repaired · 2023 Q3

Trunk lid: latch

Recall 21V-619 · Aug 6, 2021 · 348,158 vehicles · 194,724 repaired

Risk. A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other Accent year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accent median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2018 Hyundai Accent safety ratings

2018 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Accent owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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,…
Complaint 11736028 · May 6, 2026
I have to check my oil every other day. For some reason my car is sucking up all the oil and I don’t believe I should be putting oil in it every other day.
Complaint 11695921 · Oct 27, 2025
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.…
Complaint 11662736 · May 23, 2025 · 144,801 miles

Own a 2018 Accent?

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