2018 Hyundai Accent recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Hyundai Accent; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — latch. Owners filed 19 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints19

Fires reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 21V619000 · 06 Aug 2021

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: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 19 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine8 · 42%

Unknown or other3 · 16%

Electrical system3 · 16%

Structure2 · 11%

Service brakes2 · 11%

Air bags1 · 5%

Latches/locks/linkages1 · 5%

Suspension1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20184

20202

20211

20223

20232

20241

20253

20263

From owner complaints

When my wife uses a seat pillow for back pain on the new car the light that the air bag is not enabled comes on. This is unacceptable and did not happen with a previous hyundai. I was told by the seller's service department that this is normal. It is repeatedly happening when the pillow is in use.
Air bags · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated the trunk failed to close. The contact stated that he tied a cord on the trunk ledger and added a hook to keep it closed however, the trunk was still slightly opened. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer several times to schedule an appointment for…
Latches/locks/linkages · Aug 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

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.
Engine · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

El carro lo agarré en el dealer hace dos meses, regresé al día siguiente para que me arreglaran la alineación que me la dieron mala cada vez que conducía por el freeway el carro a alta velocidad se me jalaba hacia el lado izquierdo y es muy incómodo estar presionando con fuerza a la hora de manejar por largas horas…
Suspension · Sep 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2018 Hyundai lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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