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US recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Structure
2021-08-06 · campaign 2021-495
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This could prevent a person that is trapped inside the trunk from opening it.
Note: For the 2016 model year Sonata, only the Sonata Hybrid is affected by this recall.
Safety Risk:
If a person is closed inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out. This could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the trunk latch assembly.
Heater and defroster
2019-03-18 · campaign 2019-142
Issue:
On certain 5-door cars, when the rear defroster is switched on, the rear glass may develop hot spots.
Safety Risk:
A person that comes in contact with hot spots on the rear glass could have an increased risk of a burn injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their car to a dealer to have the rear glass replaced.
Owner complaints (19)
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Accent (4 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 30 model years of this model, it ranks #25 for the most complaints (median 68).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 8 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Hyundai Accent.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Hyundai Accent version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Accent 1.6 L Automatic (S6) | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Accent 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.