Complaints
160
Crashes
14
Fires
9
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2016 Hyundai Accent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:88,281 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#228 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:52,651 mi
Crash-related:5
#325 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:54,310 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Hyundai Accent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 32 | 1 | 2 | 88,281 mi | |
| Airbags | 28 | 5 | — | 52,651 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | 3 | 54,310 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 15,420 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 19,203 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 28,833 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 3 | 1 | 51,167 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 65,508 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
88,281
Airbags
28
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,651
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
54,310
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,420
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,203
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,833
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
51,167
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,508
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2016 Hyundai Accent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2016 Hyundai Accent has 160 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Accent?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (32 complaints, avg 88,281 mi); Airbags (28 complaints, avg 52,651 mi); Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 54,310 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Hyundai Accent?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 56,862 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Accent include 14 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2016 Hyundai Accent as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2016 Hyundai Accent?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Accent reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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