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2018 Hyundai Accent recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
19
Latest campaign
Aug 6, 2021

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages1Aug 6, 2021

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 6, 2021Latest campaign
Aug 6, 202121V619000

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid latch

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V619000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V619000 · Aug 6, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component19

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
19Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
4Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine842021
Unknown or other316000
Electrical system316020
Service brakes211010
Structure211000
Suspension15000
Exterior lighting15010
Fuel/propulsion system15010
Latches/locks/linkages15000
Air bags15000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • 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.”

    Filed 05/06/2026 · ODI 11736028
  • 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.”

    Filed 05/06/2026 · ODI 11736029
  • Engine

    “Excessive oil consumption = engine failure + no warranty honorer”

    Filed 01/23/2026 · ODI 11712985

Other Hyundai Accent model years

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2018 Hyundai Accent recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Accent have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Hyundai Accent. The most recent, 21V619000 (reported August 6, 2021), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Hyundai Accent?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 19 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Hyundai Accent?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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