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2019 Hyundai Accent Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Accent, most often about the engine (68% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). It is 19th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.

Complaints31
Recalls1
Crashes reported2
Fires reported1
Injuries reported1

Most common 2019 Hyundai Accent problems

  1. Engine

    21 complaints · 68%

    Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the oil warning light frequently blinked on the instrument panel. The contact called an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle. The mechanic discovered that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 66,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who stated that the vehicle was in the normal specification and declined to repair the vehicle. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 55,000 miles

  2. Air bags

    4 complaints · 13%

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 44,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 20,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2019 Hyundai Accent recalls

  1. Doors and locks: latch

    NHTSA 21V619000 · August 6, 2021 · 348,158 vehicles

    Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

    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 for this recall is 208.

    Full defect summary

    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."

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2019 Hyundai Accent

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Accent?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (21 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); air bags (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Accent have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 6, 2021 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2019 a bad year for the Hyundai Accent?
It is 19th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints, with 31 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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