2019 Hyundai Accent problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (16) · Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Air Bags (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:trunk Lid:latch 2021-08-06 · campaign 21V619000 · 348,158 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (79)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Electrical System 2025-12-19 · P33 OL · Other
in response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized hyundai dealers since early 2023. in addition to the anti-theft software, we’ve developed a new zinc-reinforced i
Electrical System 2025-12-15 · 25-01-089H DCS · Other
upon customer's request only, the technical service bulletin (tsb) 25-01-089h provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. this repair procedure is being provided in addition to the previous anti-th
Showing the 6 most recent of 79 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 80,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 hyundai accent. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced harsh and sluggish operation due to excessive oil consumption. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, and an oil consumption test was performed. the contact was informed each time that the vehicle was wit…”
2026-09-01 · Other/I Am Not Sure · 💥 crash“the car seat did not receive any damages. however, the car airbags went off. the vehicle is damaged and a police report was made. the car seat was not inspected. i called directly to the car seat company and they recommended to reach out to nhtsa for further inspection of the car seat. …”
2026-02-03 · Engine“engine burning oil extremely fast after oil change…”
2026-01-23 · Engine“cylinder 3 failure while driving, while merging onto highway traffic vehicle was suddenly unable to to accelerate as there was a sudden loss of power and improper shifting of gears. engine light came on as well. car was taken to dealer for excessive burning of oil while under warranty before this event. the vehicle has been inspected by hyundai dea…”
2025-12-08 · Engine“driver: my [xxx] daughter (i was not in the vehicle), i am the owner. mileage at incident: approximately 89,000 miles (see tire discounters record, page 13). 2019 hyundai docs what happened: while driving on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled, requiring my daughter to pull over to the shoulder for safety. after the stall,…”
2025-09-02 · Vehicle Speed Control“i am reporting a severe and hazardous failure involving my 2019 hyundai accent. on august 8, 2025, between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., while driving on mopac (loop 1), a heavily traveled highway in austin, texas, the vehicle abruptly experienced an overheating issue without any prior warning. the engine rapidly lost power, causing the vehicle to beco…”
2025-05-18 · Vehicle Speed Control“about 8 months to a year ago my car started losing power and started using a lot of oil without an oil leak. now it has a loud knocking noise in the engine. i have taken it to a mechanic and they said they some vehicles have recalls. …”
2025-02-13 · Engine · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 hyundai accent. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. the vehicle was turned off but failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagno…”
2025-01-07 · Engine · 54,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 hyundai accent. the contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power and shuddered. the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact stated that a police officer arrived on the scene and was able to push the vehicle off the roadway. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to a …”
2024-12-06 · Engine“this car overconsumes oil rapidly. i have always taken it for oil changes when due. i put hardly any miles on my car (10k or less annually) and every time i take it for an oil change they say it is extremely low. the oil light never comes on to alert me that it is low. about a week or two ago it started making a clicking noise and it was due for an…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.