2018 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Engine (8), Unknown Or Other (3), Electrical System (3).
Key takeaways
- 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 42% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 11% |
| Structure | 2 | 11% |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-05-06
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 ...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-05-06
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.
Engine - filed 2026-01-23
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION = ENGINE FAILURE + NO WARRANTY HONORER
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.