2019 Hyundai Accent vs 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Hyundai Accent | 2019 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 548 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 756 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–32 | 34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 10,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Accent | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 147 |
| Power Train | 0 | 162 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 154 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 26 |
| Structure | 1 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 79 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 24 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
2019 Hyundai Accent
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.