2016 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Engine (33), Air Bags (30), Electrical System (26).
Key takeaways
- 102 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 32% |
| Air Bags | 30 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 16% |
| Steering | 11 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7% |
| Structure | 6 | 6% |
| Seats | 5 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 4% |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-06
I brought my vehicle to Victorville Hyundai to address the official manufacturer safety warranty extension, Campaign Z01, which covers a defective passenger side Occupant Classification System (OCS) airbag sensor. My vehicle currently has 129,000 miles. The dealership and the service manager refused to perform the nece...
Steering,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-30
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 replacement process at Auto Nat...
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-27
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that she recently purchased the vehicle from a private seller. When the contact drove the vehicle for the first time, there were no issues or warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. However, when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.