2019 Hyundai Accent

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2019 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:53:53.266Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2019: 29 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1991	2
1993	1
1995	142
1996	101
1997	55
1998	47
1999	61
2000	92
2001	112
2002	134
2003	37
2004	33
2005	49
2006	43
2007	88
2008	101
2009	101
2010	87
2011	37
2012	152
2013	140
2014	78
2015	69
2016	99
2017	67
2018	19
2019	29
2020	12
2021	16
2022	16

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

19 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE INJURY

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was driving on the highway to a friends house, while i was driving a another vehicle was telling me to pull over and that there was smoke and fire underneath the car, i pulled over and crossed the bridge where there was light, once i got across i...

NHTSA ODI report, 20230928

My connecting rod blew out of my engine I have a Hyundai Accent 2019, I have 65000 miles in the vehicle and have done some research as well and have seen that Hyundai vehicles for at least almost 10 years have had similar problems with their engines...

NHTSA ODI report, 20210712

AIR BAGS

4 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

INJURY

SUSPENSION

2 of 29 total reports mention: suspension.

CRASH

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WHEN YOU MADE A CLOSED TURN TO THE RIGHT, MADE A STRONG STRIKE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SUSPENSION. IT SOUNDED LIKE A LOOSE NUT IN AN ALUMINUM TRAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181127

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20211204 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

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.

Campaign 21V619000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 21V619000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Hyundai Accent reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Accent?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 66% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Accent have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.