2016 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Engine (32), Air Bags (29), Electrical System (26).
Key takeaways
- 100 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 | 32 | 32% |
| Air Bags | 29 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 15% |
| Steering | 10 | 10% |
| 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 - 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 ...
Air Bags - filed 2026-04-12
I got into an accident and my airbags did not go off... my face hit the steering wheel and my hand is broken because the airbags didn't deploy
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-04-12
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, implicitly confirming the fa...
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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.