YearToAvoid

2019 Hyundai Accent Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2019 Hyundai Accent has 31 complaints and a complaint index of 24, ranking 14th worst out of 18 model years and earning a Best verdict. Engine problems account for 68% of complaints, with median failure mileage of 66,000 miles, and one recall covers a trunk latch defect.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
24/100
#14 of 18 Accent years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
31
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2020
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
31.5
28 city / 37.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2019 Hyundai Accent problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine21 (68%)
  2. Airbags4 (13%)
  3. Other3 (10%)
  4. Electrical System2 (6%)
  5. Structure & Body2 (6%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
  7. Fuel System1 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Engine catches fire and produces smoke while driving on the highway, requiring the driver to pull over.
  • Connecting rod blows out of the engine around 65,000 miles, a failure some owners link to a longstanding pattern in Hyundai engines.
  • Engine consumes excessive oil from early ownership, later knocking loudly and losing power along with all oil draining out during highway driving.
  • Airbag and Electronic Stability Control warning lights stay illuminated, sometimes accompanied by cruise control that won't deactivate when braking.
  • Suspension makes a knocking or striking noise on tight turns, traced to a loose joint shaft bolt.
  • Vehicle shakes and loses braking ability while ABS and traction control warning lights come on.
2019 Hyundai Accent complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2018Oct 2021Mar 2023Nov 2023May 2024May 2025Feb 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2018 to Sep 2026; peak May 2024 (3).

2019 Hyundai Accent recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V619000Aug 6, 2021Structure & Body348,158 vehicles

    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: 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.

2019 Hyundai Accent fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28 MPG
Highway
37.5 MPG
Combined
31.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,075
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Accent years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Caution5368030.5
2018Best019131.5
2019Best2431131.5
2020Best1812434.5
2021Best616434.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Accent has a complaint index of 24 and ranks 14th worst out of 18 model years, earning a Best verdict relative to other Accent years.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hyundai Accent?
Engine problems are the top issue, making up 68% of complaints (21 of 31), with a median failure mileage of 66,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2019 Accent, covering a trunk latch that may become damaged and prevent the trunk from opening; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2019 Accent compare to other Accent model years?
With a complaint index of 24 and only 31 complaints, the 2019 Accent performs better than higher-complaint years like 2012 and 2013, which have complaint indexes of 94 and 100.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Hyundai Accent get?
The 2019 Accent gets 31.5 mpg combined (28 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,075 according to the EPA.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.