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2019 Hyundai Accent Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

24/100

#14 most-complained of 18 Accent years

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

The 2019 Hyundai Accent has 31 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 24 out of 100 — #14 highest of 18 Accent model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (21 complaints, 68% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

Complaints
31
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
31.5
28 city / 37.5 hwy

Top 2019 Hyundai Accent problems

NHTSA owner 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%)
2019 Hyundai Accent complaints: complaints filed per month5Nov 2018Oct 2021Mar 2023Nov 2023May 2024May 2025Feb 2026
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2018 to Sep 2026; peak May 2024 (5).

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

All Hyundai Accent years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Hyundai Accent a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Hyundai Accent ranks #14 of 18 among Accent model years (Complaint Index 24/100, verdict: Best). It has 31 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Accent?
The most reported problem areas are engine (21 complaints), airbags (4 complaints), and electrical system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 54,500 miles.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Hyundai Accent, most recently reported 2021, covering structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Hyundai Accent?
EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Accent at 31.5 MPG combined (28 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,075. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.