Recalls ·2016 Hyundai Accent

2016 Hyundai Accent recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Accent. Owners filed 100 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #16 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints100
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported3in stored complaints

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What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine23 · 58%
Air bags10 · 25%
Electrical system9 · 22%
Unknown or other5 · 12%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
Seats3 · 8%
Power train2 · 5%
Service brakes2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

202215
202310
20245
20257
20263

From owner complaints

My car stopped accelerating while I was on the expressway. The report shows that my car was in good condition. They later told me that my engine gave out. They told me that several 2016 Hyundai Accents have been having this issue. This needs to be recalled.

Engine · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

During hot/warm weather, typically 65 degrees or hotter, as soon as I turn on my car, the traction control light, the ABS light, and emergency brake light comes on. When this happens, the speedometer does not work. The gas level on the screen will also fluctuate, as well as the odometer stops counting miles. The car…

Electrical system · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

I was driving up a hill on interstate 8 in California and all of a sudden i heard a bang under the hood and see sparks and flames and my hyundai was on fire right there on the freeway. No clue why.

Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Engine is failing, oil leaking in the engine that messed up my catalytic converter and O2 sensors now it’s just sluggish , doesn’t accelerate properly, doesn’t idle nearly .

Power train · Feb 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.