2019 Hyundai Accent Problems, Recalls & Reliability
37 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Hyundai Accent, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 15/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2019 Hyundai Accent has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2019 sits among all Accent years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
77 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Accent. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 Accent TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Hyundai Accent reliable?
The 2019 Hyundai Accent drew 37 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 15/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2019 Hyundai Accent problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Hyundai Accent are engine (21 complaints), airbags (4), and suspension (2).
Does the 2019 Hyundai Accent have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2019 Hyundai Accent. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.