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2019 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

1 recall and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Accent.

1
recalls
31
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Hyundai Accent recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch

NHTSA campaign 21V619000 · reported August 6, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America · 348,158 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The risk
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 18, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 80,000 miles

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…

Sep 1, 2026 · Other/I am not sure · crash reported

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.

Feb 3, 2026 · Engine

Engine burning oil extremely fast after oil change

Jan 23, 2026 · 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…

Dec 8, 2025 · Engine

Driver: My […] 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…

Accent model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2016 010273
2017 06893
2018 11904
2019 13121
2020 41221
2021 41601
2022 21721

Across all years, the 2012 Accent has the most complaints (153). All Hyundai Accent years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Hyundai Accent, the most recent reported on August 6, 2021 (Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Accent?
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (19 complaints), followed by air bags (4).
How many 2019 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 31 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 18, 2026.