Model year 2018 · Compact Cars

2018 Hyundai Accent: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Hyundai Accent at 31–32 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 19 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

31–32

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Hyundai Accent recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Hyundai Accent, newest first.

Latches/locks/linkages: Trunk lid: Latch

NHTSA 21V619000 Reported Aug 6, 2021
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 208)
Units affected
348,158 (estimate)
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Hyundai Accent fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Hyundai Accent EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Accent1.6L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/38/32 mpg$2,100277
Accent1.6L 4-cylManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/37/31 mpg$2,150284

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Hyundai Accent crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Hyundai Accent NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Hyundai Accent owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Accent, most recently on May 6, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Hyundai Accent complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine8
Electrical system3
Unknown or other3
Service brakes2
Structure: Body2
Air bags1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Latches/locks/linkages: Trunk lid: Latch: Emergency mechanical release1
Suspension1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Accent model years

Hyundai Accent by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2022 Accent36 mpg2174/5
2021 Accent33–36 mpg4164/5
2020 Accent33–36 mpg4124/5
2019 Accent31–32 mpg131—
2017 Accent30–31 mpg0684/5
2016 Accent30–31 mpg01024/5
2015 Accent30–31 mpg2704/5

All Hyundai Accent years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Hyundai models

2018 Hyundai Elantra2018 Hyundai Ioniq2018 Hyundai Kona2018 Hyundai Santa Fe2018 Hyundai Sonata2018 Hyundai Tucson

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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