2018 Hyundai Accent Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2018 Hyundai Accent ranks 18th worst out of 18 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and a Best verdict. It has 19 complaints, 4 fires, 1 injury, and 1 recall for a trunk latch issue.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #18 of 18 Accent years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 19
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 31.5
- 28 city / 37.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2018 Hyundai Accent problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine8 (42%)
- Electrical System3 (16%)
- Other3 (16%)
- Structure & Body3 (16%)
- Brakes2 (11%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the engine caught fire while driving, with fire investigators pointing to an electrical cause.
- Some drivers describe the accelerator pedal surging with unintended power when starting to accelerate from a stop.
- One owner reported the engine jerking and the RPM needle spiking when coming to a stop shortly after purchase.
- Water was reported leaking into the car doors after rain, raising concerns about long-term rust.
- The trunk reportedly failed to latch shut, sometimes requiring owners to tie it closed with a cord.
- One owner reported the car pulling hard to the left at highway speed after an alignment service.
2018 Hyundai Accent recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V619000Aug 6, 2021Structure & Body348,158 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
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.
2018 Hyundai Accent fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28 MPG
- Highway
- 37.5 MPG
- Combined
- 31.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,075
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2018 compared with other Accent years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Hyundai Accent reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2018 Accent has a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 18 model years covered, and carries a Best verdict.
- What problems does the 2018 Hyundai Accent have?
- The top problem area is the Engine, making up 42% of complaints, followed by Electrical System and Structure & Body issues at 16% each. Owners also reported fires, trunk latch failures, and water leaking into doors.
- Does the 2018 Hyundai Accent have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall for the 2018 Accent covering a trunk latch that may become damaged and prevent the trunk from opening, affecting the 2018-2020 Accent along with several other Hyundai models.
- How does the 2018 Accent compare to other Accent years?
- The 2018 Accent ranks 18th worst out of 18 years tracked, meaning it has fewer reported problems relative to complaint volume than every other Accent model year, including 2019-2021 which also carry Best verdicts.
- Did the 2018 Hyundai Accent catch fire?
- NHTSA complaint data lists 4 fire incidents for the 2018 Accent, including reports of the vehicle catching fire while in motion, with one injury reported.