2019 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Engine (19), Air Bags (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).

Key takeaways

  • 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1961%
Air Bags413%
Engine And Engine Cooling310%
Electrical System26%
Vehicle Speed Control26%
Suspension26%
Unknown Or Other26%
Other/I Am Not Sure13%
Structure13%
Wheels13%
Fuel/Propulsion System13%
Latches/Locks/Linkages13%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-18

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...

Other/I Am Not Sure - filed 2026-09-01

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.

Engine - filed 2026-02-03

Engine burning oil extremely fast after oil change

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.