2018 Hyundai Accent Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 42%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Hyundai Accent, 42% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Accelerator pedal that is too sensitive. With the engine running and I start to accelerate from stationary, the accelerator pedal has an initial surge in power that was not intended by user input. This could cause the car to be out of the users control momentarily and could cause an accident if the driver does not allow for this issue. I have run some diagnostic tools on this vehicle and can confirm the engine is not doing what the accelerator pedal commanded it to do. I can see about 1% pedal input but I see about 10% on engine throttle response. This issue is persistent. …”
NHTSA complaint #11089545, filed 2018-04, 200 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11736028, filed 2026-05“I have to check my oil every other day. For some reason my car is sucking up all the oil and I don’t believe I should be putting oil in it every other day.”
NHTSA complaint #11695921, filed 2025-10“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with the check engine and the low oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,801. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11662736, filed 2025-05, 144,801 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11447954, filed 2022-01Related service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 10143794Jul 18, 2018If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine Light on? and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the input/output speed…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 18% |
| 2021 | 4 | 25% |
| 2020 | 4 | 33% |
| 2019 | 19 | 61% |
| 2018 | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 | 23 | 34% |
| 2016 | 33 | 32% |
| 2015 | 20 | 29% |
| 2014 | 18 | 23% |
| 2013 | 35 | 25% |
| 2012 | 36 | 24% |
| 2011 | 10 | 26% |
| 2010 | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Accent
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology