2018 Hyundai Accent: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer. Few owner complaints for this year.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2018 Hyundai Accent
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2018 Hyundai Accent recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Hyundai Accent. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Doors & latches
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Details 21V619000
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."
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.
2018 Hyundai Accent safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Warranty extension: Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions.
- Screen and audio: Certain 2018 – 2019 model year Accent and certain 2016 – 2017 model year Tucson vehicles may display various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU), which may cause the airbag warning light to illuminate.
- Airbags: Certain 2018-2020MY Accent (HC) and 2016-2018MY Tucson (TL) vehicles may experience inoperable Airbag Control Unit (ACU) and have Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the ECM.
- Engine: A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped…
- Corrosion: Certain 2018-2019MY Accent (HC) vehicles may experience an inoperable horn that may be caused by internal contact alignment and corrosion.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2018 Hyundai Accent safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
19 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is few.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
Other Hyundai Accent years
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