2016 Hyundai Accent
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 103
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
None on file
None on file
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 103 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 142 |
| 1996 | 101 |
| 1997 | 55 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 61 |
| 2000 | 92 |
| 2001 | 112 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 88 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 153 |
| 2013 | 141 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
32% · 33 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30
Also filed under Steering
Air bags
29% · 30 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was in an accident with my 11 year old son. A woman ran a red light and we hit the car in the side completely mashing our front end. The air bags never deployed at all none of them.we were crossing the intersection on a green light!!
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-31
Also filed under Service brakes
I was in a front end collison, 45 MPH, my air bag did not deploy.. I was moving on a hwy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-22
Also filed under Structure
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Hyundai Accent. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle collided with an elk. All the air bags in the vehicle failed to deploy and there were no warning indicators illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-25
Electrical system
27% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
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).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-28
The car caught on fire while driving on the freeway for no reason, an explosion occurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-24
Also filed under Structure
Steering
11% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion.
Service brakes
8% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016Complaint volume 103 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Hyundai Accent is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Accent?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Accent have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.