2016 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Engine (33), Air Bags (30), Electrical System (27).
Key takeaways
- 103 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 4 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 | 27 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 17% |
| 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%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-28
ABS module electrical fault and fire. On the evening before the fire, the vehicle displayed ABS and ESC warning lights with diagnostic fault code C2402 (motor electrical fault). A continuous buzzing/vibrating noise came from under the hood near the engine compartment and persisted for several minutes even after the eng...
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...
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More for the 2016 Hyundai Accent
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.