2018 Hyundai Accent Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2018 Hyundai Accent has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 fires, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (8 reports).

1Recalls
19Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Accent?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2018 Hyundai Accent recalls

Trunk Latch May Trap People Inside the Trunk

Recall 21V619Aug 6, 2021348,158 vehicles affected

The trunk latch on these vehicles may become damaged, which can prevent the trunk from being opened from the inside.

Most common 2018 Hyundai Accent problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine8
Electrical System3
Unknown Or Other3
Structure2
Service Brakes2
Air Bags1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Exterior Lighting1
Suspension1

What owners report

2026-05-06, Service 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.
2026-05-06, Engine
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.
2026-01-23, Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION = ENGINE FAILURE + NO WARRANTY HONORER
2025-10-27, Engine
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.
2025-08-14, Unknown Or Other
Oil consumption is bad and I keep getting an oil change every month and a half

2018 Hyundai Accent questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Hyundai Accent: Trunk Latch May Trap People Inside the Trunk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Electrical System (3), Unknown Or Other (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Hyundai Accent has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

Other Hyundai Accent years

Other 2018 Hyundai models