MYRModel Year Report

2016 Hyundai Accent

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2016 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:37:32.550Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Accent Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 142 complaints 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 69 complaints 2016: 100 complaints 2016 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 16 complaints 2022
2016: 100 complaints
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YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201138
2012153
2013141
201479
201569
2016100
201768
201819
201930
202012
202116
202216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 32%

32% of complaints: engine — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 29%

29% of complaints: air bags — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20181031

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISON, 45 MPH, MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.. I WAS MOVING ON A HWY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170522

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, 20170425

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
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The car caught on fire while driving on the freeway for no reason, an explosion occurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230924

Also filed under STRUCTURE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (27 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2004 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Hyundai Accent is rated "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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.