2018 Hyundai Accent Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Hyundai Accent, 5% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,800 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11439712, filed 2021-11, 2,800 milesRelated recalls
- 21V619000Aug 6, 2021Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk…Covers: Hyundai Accent 2018–2020, Sonata Hybrid 2016–2018, Sonata 2017–2018 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10196571May 10, 2021The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
- 10183959Nov 18, 2020The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
- 10176197May 28, 2020The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Accent
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
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 31, 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