2016 Hyundai AccentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 103 owner complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Accent, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2016 Hyundai Accent has problems
103 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 3 |
| Air bags | 30 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 4 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 20 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Hyundai Accent recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other Accent year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accent median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2016 Hyundai Accent safety ratings
2016 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Accent owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Engine failure on a vehicle under 100,000 miles creates a risk of sudden loss of power while driving. A failing catalytic converter & coil packs can cause overheating and potential fire risk. These components were either pre-existing manufacturer defects or were damaged during the engine…
The engine failed and requires a full engine replacement. The vehicle is currently at ALM Hyundai West, 1990 Thornton Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, and is available for inspection upon request. Hyundai Motor America has already approved the engine replacement under a goodwill authorization,…
I was driving up a hill on interstate 8 in California and all of a sudden i heard a bang under the hood and see sparks and flames and my hyundai was on fire right there on the freeway. No clue why.
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