2016 Hyundai Accent reliability
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Accent over 11 years — 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Accent years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (32 of 100), then Air bags (29) and Electrical system (26). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.
The 2015 Accent has 70 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2017 has 68 complaints, 6 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Hyundai Accent. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (100 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"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"
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"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…"
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"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."
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"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 ."
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| 2016 Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Accent | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
| Accent | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 37 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 23V651000. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Accent over 11 years — 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Accent years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2016 Hyundai Accent?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (32 of 100), then Air bags (29) and Electrical system (26). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 Accent has 70 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2017 has 68 complaints, 6 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.
Has the 2016 Hyundai Accent been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 Hyundai Accent.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Hyundai Accent?
Owners have filed 100 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2016 Hyundai Accent get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Hyundai Accent is 30.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Hyundai Accent take?
RB (2012-2017) 1.6L Gamma: 5W-20 or 5W-30. HC (2018-on) 1.6L Smartstream: 0W-20. Confirm the manual for your year.
What does NHTSA campaign 21V619000 cover on later Accents?
Certain 2018-2020 Accent vehicles (with other Hyundai models): the trunk latch may become damaged, preventing opening the trunk from the inside.
When did the HC-generation Accent start?
Model year 2018 on this site (after RB 2012-2017).