2018 Hyundai Accent: problems, recalls and reliability

“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 up within 2 weeks.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2025

“RECIBI RECALL DE SEGURIDAD HYNDAI ACCENT 2018 INDICANDO QUE LA CERRADURA DEL BAUL NO FUNCIONE CORRECTAMENTE. This could cause the trunk to open on its own or not want to open when you need to open it. THE DEALER INDICATES THAT THE NOTIFICATION DOES NOT APPEAR IN THE SYSTEMS AND THAT THE TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2023

“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated the trunk failed to close. The contact stated that he tied a cord on the trunk ledger and added a hook to keep it closed however, the trunk was still slightly opened. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer several times to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing, but the dealer had not returned his calls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V619000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,800.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Oct 2021

“My 2018 Hyundai Accent had to recalls when purchased with a auto loan January 2021, In June 2021 the vehicle caught fire and exploded in the motion. Vehicle had been serviced for brake rear drums, 2 diagnostics before June. Fire department ruled fire as electrical.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2021

“My 2018 Hyundai Accent caught fire in motion on the way to get gas on June 21, 2021. The car had no recalls and no electrical issues prior to the explosion. Fire department ruled the accident as electrical, I had the vehicle for 6 months. A loud explosion sound came from the hood, it started smoking and we pulled the car off the road, moments later it caught fire and created an explosion spreading from the hood to the back of the car. Because i dont have a car, I had temporarily close my small online business, this has been a nightmare.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2021

“Tengo un auto huyndai accent 2018 con aparente problema de alineamiento. Al manejar y soltar el guia el auto se mueve hacia el lado izquierdo inmediatamente. Lo he llevado a alinear a dos talleres diferentes y ha pasado la prueba pero continua con el mismo problema. Se le rotaron las gomas y todava sigue con el mismo problema. Quiero saber cual seria el problema del vehculo para poder arreglarlo.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2020

“I've had my car for less than 2 years and the battery completely drained/dead. Hyundai refuses to cover it under the 3 year warranty due to my car having over 36k miles. The car was brand new when I purchased it and I've never had a car battery died so fast ever in my life. Also, sometimes the backup camera won't turn off and will stay on even after driving frond for more than 10 minutes. It will only turn back off if I turn the car completely off and then back on again.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2019