2019 Hyundai Accent engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Hyundai Accent — 63% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 23, 2026
“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…”
filed Dec 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Accent | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 Accent | 23 | 34% |
| 2016 Accent | 32 | 32% |
| 2015 Accent | 20 | 29% |
| 2014 Accent | 18 | 23% |
| 2013 Accent | 34 | 24% |
| 2012 Accent | 36 | 24% |
| 2011 Accent | 10 | 26% |
| 2010 Accent | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 Accent | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 Accent | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Accent | 6 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.