2016 Hyundai Accent: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
99
Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
8
Injuries
111.1
Severity index
Severity index 111.1 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Hyundai Accent ranks 26 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 81% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 32 | 32.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 28 | 28.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 26.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 15.2% |
| STEERING | 10 | 10.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 8.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 7.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 6.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 32 of 99 complaints (32.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.