Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Hyundai Accent has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 31 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V619000 Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 31 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Hyundai Accent has an average reliability rating, with most issues focused on the engine. A recent recall involves a trunk latch problem; other complaints are less severe and infrequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $900–$1,500 | common |
| air bags | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires
- Unusual engine noises
- Airbag warning light on
- Trunk not opening
- Suspension noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Hyundai Accent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.