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2016 Hyundai Accent Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Accent, most often about the engine (32% of complaints, typically around 93,000 miles). It is 5th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints.

Complaints102
Recalls0
Crashes reported7
Fires reported3
Injuries reported8

Most common 2016 Hyundai Accent problems

  1. Engine

    33 complaints · 32%

    Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated she noticed a knocking sound in the engine. She checked the oil level and noticed that the oil level was low. The contact was able to top off the oil. Several years later the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 93,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and oil warning light illuminated, and the vehicle would shake, vibrate, and drive rough. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the engine oil was very low. The vehicle was taken to the local…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 92,000 miles

  2. Air bags

    30 complaints · 29%

    Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles.

    On sunday, november 10th, 2019 the airbag light came on while I was driving with my wife in the passenger seat. It has stayed on while driving, except for a short time, on november 14th.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 60,000 miles
    Airbag light comes on and off at random, regardless of whether there is a passenger in the seat or not. Car was taken to a Hyundai dealership, and they discovered a seat cushion with a sensor was malfunctioning. This would cost close to a $1000.00 to fix. This is a safety issue, thus, this should be a recall. Do not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 62,000 miles

  3. Electrical

    26 complaints · 26%

    Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.

    When the car turns over, the brake, traction control, and ABS light stays on, the speedometer doesn't move when in motion and the fuel range switches numbers while in motion
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 47,890 miles
    Multiple times now on the dash display the indicator lights for the ABS, traction control, and brakes are illuminated. This occurs while the vehicle is parked. Additionally, if you put the car in gear and begin driving, the speedometer does not work and remains at zero. Many other people have reported the same issues…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 47,750 miles

  4. Other or unspecified

    16 complaints · 16%

    Filing a complaint because I recently had a blowout and its pretty messed up and dangerous that there isn't a spare tire (donut) or any type of tire changing tools supplied in the car other then a bag of first aid supplies and stuff for a flat. Next issue is what good does the stuff do for the flat of you haven't been…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 6,712 miles
    Air bag - passenger side air bag light is illuminated and will not turn off when the vehicle is started and while driving. ( issue has been ongoing for the past 6 months and dealer wants to charge for diagnostic- car is 2years old!). Electrical- warning lights and radio turn on and off randomly while driving) other-…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 78,000 miles

  5. Steering

    11 complaints · 11%

    Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion.

    The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Accent. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and jerked. Also, while driving highway speeds, the steering malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to swerve unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to jefferson city Hyundai in jefferson city, mo, but the failures…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 20,000 miles
    When car is stationary; turning the steering wheel left and/or right causes a repeated clacking sound only heard while inside the cabin. Possibly suspension or strut problem.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 11,000 miles

  6. Brakes

    8 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.

    While driving the car around town, could smell the brake pads as if the brakes were seizing. The next day, we were driving the car on the highway and the brakes were seizing again and wore down to the point where the hub caps melted off the car. The front tires were extremely hot, the brakes were mushy and when…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 15,000 miles
    I've had my 2016 Hyundai Accent 5-door since february 2016. On several occasions, I have noticed two issues. The first is that coming to a complete stop, when pressing on the brake pedal it feels like something is hitting the ground beneath my foot on the underside. Dealership found nothing because they couldn't…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 9,805 miles

  7. Speed control

    7 complaints · 7%

    I've had my 2016 Hyundai Accent 5-door since february 2016. On several occasions, I have noticed two issues. The first is that coming to a complete stop, when pressing on the brake pedal it feels like something is hitting the ground beneath my foot on the underside. Dealership found nothing because they couldn't…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 9,805 miles
    I've been to 2 Hyundai dealerships,...they both told me they can find anything they cant duplicate the problem. It makes me mad because I take off work to go get my car taken care of, but to them nothing is wrong. My car lags at times. When I stop at a light or stop sign, its hard to go,..it stalls I have to floor it…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 24,700 miles

  8. Body and structure

    6 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: body.

    Me and my wife was driving on the freeway towards san antonio for new year's. We were about 130 miles out when the engine light started blanking on and off. The car started to slow down so we pulled over to see what was wrong with it. We open the front hood of the car and the engine was really hot. So we took it to a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 98,890 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2016 Hyundai Accent recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2016 Hyundai Accent

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Accent?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (33 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles); air bags (30 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); electrical (26 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Accent. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2016 a bad year for the Hyundai Accent?
It is 5th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints, with 102 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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