2018 Honda Accord vs 2018 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda Accord | 2018 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,875 | 372 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 307 | 205 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 35 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–47 | 26–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 24,970 mi | 27,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 552 | 210 |
| Electrical System | 289 | 60 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 337 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 303 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 249 | 14 |
| Power Train | 136 | 40 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 165 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 180 | 31 |
| Stalling | 171 | 39 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 159 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 138 | 60 |
| Overheating | 84 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 66 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 46 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 22 | 0 |
2018 Honda Accord
2018 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.