2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
156
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT
The 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT has received a total of 156 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (31 complaints), Air Bags (27 complaints), and Electrical System (24 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT
156 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
Safety Rating for the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT
The 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Hyundai Motor America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
23-01-058H — STRUCTURE
In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to exterior surfaces of specified underbody components. This service campaign bulletin describes the procedure...
5NP-M6E8A-03 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information related to ECM (Engine Control Module) software update for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0441 - Canister Purge Valve (CPV) - Incorrect CPV Flow. There is no vehicle performance concern associated with this condition.
5NP-V8A2V-12 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The shift lever on some vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition.
5NP-U4G9Q-03 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to update the ECM software on certain 2016 Model Year Accent and Veloster vehicles. Service Campaign T1S provides a procedure to update the ECM software.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI ACCENT
- 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 51 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 217 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 203 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 96 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 98 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT (current)
- 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 93 complaints
- 2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 21 complaints
- 2019 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 37 complaints
- 2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 17 complaints
- 2021 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 22 complaints
Other HYUNDAI Models
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- HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 11,768 total complaints
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 9,835 total complaints
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 7,920 total complaints
- HYUNDAI PALISADE — 2,456 total complaints
- HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 1,738 total complaints
- HYUNDAI GENESIS — 1,702 total complaints
- HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 — 1,636 total complaints