The 2019 Hyundai Accent has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 348,158 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
19
1fires1injuries
AIR BAGS
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
SUSPENSION
2
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
Total complaints37
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Engine burning oil extremely fast after oil change”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Hyundai Accent as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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