Most common 2019 Hyundai Accent problems
Share of the 31 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Accent complaints by model year
Best Accent years: 2020, 2018, 2021. Years to avoid: 2012, 1995, 2002, 1996. Compare all years →
2019 Hyundai Accent recalls (1)
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.
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.
What 2019 Hyundai Accent owners say
Engine & cooling all 21 →
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 got out of the car and saw fire coming from the hood, i tried to put it out and that didn't work, so the good Samaritan who told me to pull over told me to get my son and get in her car because there was no way to save the car. As soon as we drove away the car exploded not even two mins later. insurance has inspected and claimed it a total loss, they didn't state how the fire started besides it is a total loss, now the car is totaled, insurance is paying part of it and i am working on the gap coverage to get them all the information we need and since the loan is more than what the care is worth i have no money to finance another vehicle or able …
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving 32-33 MPH, the rear of the vehicle was shaking, and the vehicle stalled. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the system needed to be reset. There was an unknown fault with the air bag. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to shake, and the driver was able to pull over. There was an abnormal odor of smoke detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the same local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred nine days later. While exiting the garage, the vehicle stalled. …
Air bags
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving 32-33 MPH, the rear of the vehicle was shaking, and the vehicle stalled. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the system needed to be reset. There was an unknown fault with the air bag. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to shake, and the driver was able to pull over. There was an abnormal odor of smoke detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the same local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred nine days later. While exiting the garage, the vehicle stalled. …
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the Electronic Stability Control and airbag warning lights remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving 53 MPH, the cruise control would not deactivate while depressing the brake pedal. The cruise control feature eventually became inoperable. In addition, while operating the vehicle the braking system was slightly activated causing the vehicle to drive rough. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.
2019 Hyundai Accent engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 28 / 38 / 32 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | FWD | 28 / 37 / 31 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Hyundai Accent a good car?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Accent rates better than average: 46% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Accent at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hyundai Accent?
The engine & cooling — 21 complaints, 68% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (4) and suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Accent have?
There is 1 recall for the 2019 Hyundai Accent, the most recent from August 6, 2021 (latch). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Accent?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2018 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012, 1995, 2002 and 1996. See the full Hyundai Accent years comparison.
At what mileage do 2019 Hyundai Accent problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 55,000 miles; 40% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.