2016 Hyundai ACCENT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
100 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 51 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 32 of 100 complaints (32.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 19.0% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 9.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 7.0% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 4.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 32 |
| Air Bags | 29 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Structure:Body | 6 |
Engine: 32; Air Bags: 29; Electrical System: 25; Unknown Or Other: 15; Steering: 9; Service Brakes: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Structure:Body: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 10 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 10; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 49 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2016: 6; 2017: 8; 2018: 12; 2019: 13; 2020: 13; 2021: 8; 2022: 15; 2023: 10; 2024: 5; 2025: 7; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10875480 · 2016-06-21 (June 21, 2016)
I'VE HAD MY 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT 5-DOOR SINCE NOVEMBER 2015. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I E NOTICED TWO ISSUES. THE FIRST IS THAT COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKES MAKE A STRONG SOUND, WHICH I WAS TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE SECOND IS WHEN AT A STOP SIGN, ETC., AND YOU START TRYING TO INCREASE THE SPEED, THE ENGINE DOESN'T GAIN SPEED AS QUICKLY AS IT SHOULD. I KNOW THAT MY VEHICLE ISN'T ONE WITH A HUGE ENGINE BUT STILL IT SHOULDN'T STRUGGLE TO GAIN SPEED EVERY SINGLE TIME! I'M NOT VERY HAPPY ABOUT THIS A…
Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 10875480 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10925964 · 2016-11-14 (November 14, 2016)
I'VE HAD MY 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT 5-DOOR SINCE FEBRUARY 2016. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I HAVE NOTICED TWO ISSUES. THE FIRST IS THAT COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS HITTING THE GROUND BENEATH MY FOOT ON THE UNDERSIDE. DEALERSHIP FOUND NOTHING BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE IT. THE SECOND IS WHEN AT A STOP SIGN, ETC., AND YOU START TRYING TO INCREASE THE SPEED, THE ENGINE HAS A HARD TIME GAINING SPEED AS QUICKLY AS IT SHOULD. I HAVE TO PRESS THE ACELERATOR TO THE FLOOR BOARD TO GET MOVING. I KNO…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,805 miles reported. Look up ODI 10925964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10884816 · 2016-07-14 (July 14, 2016)
THE CAR DRIFTS AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH AND AT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY REQUIRE CONSTANT CORRECTION DUE TO STEERING DRIFTING. DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT'S THE ELECTRONIC STEERING. AND THAT I WILL GET USED TO IT. THE CARS ACTS AS IF IT HAS WORN STEERING COMPONENTS. AT HIGHER SPEED THE STEERING IS SLOPPY, THE CAR WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE.
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10884816 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030513 · 2017-09-29 (September 29, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JEFFERSON CITY HYUNDAI IN JEFFERSON CITY, MO, BUT THE FAILURES WERE UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030513 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11010261 · 2017-07-24 (July 24, 2017)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE HIGHWAY, ALL THE DASH LIGHTS STARTED LIGHTING UP AND THE GAUGES APPEARED TO STALL IN A RANDOM PLACE, THEN RESET. I WASN'T SURE IF THE CAR WAS STALLING OR IF IT WAS JUST AN ELECTRICAL GLITCH. THIS WAS A DISTRACTION AND TOOK MY ATTENTION OFF THE ROAD AS THE CHECK ENGINE/TIRE PRESSURE/LOW FUEL/ETC LIGHTS ALL LIT UP AT THE SAME TIME AND THE GAUGES APPEARED TO BE MALFUNCTIONING MOMENTARILY. WITHIN 15 SECONDS, EVERYTHING APPEARED TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY AGAIN. THE CAR NEVER STALLED OR LOST POWER, THE GAUGES JUST MA…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11010261 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11129415 · 2018-09-13 (September 13, 2018)
AIR BAG - PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND WHILE DRIVING. ( ISSUE HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS AND DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSTIC- CAR IS 2YEARS OLD!). ELECTRICAL- WARNING LIGHTS AND RADIO TURN ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING) OTHER- OFTEN THE CAR WON'T START (2-3 TIMES/WEEK) AND HAVE TO GET A JUMP. BATTERY IS NEW, STARTER IS GOOD. POSSIBLY ISSUE WITH AMPS? (AUTO ZONE DIAGNOSTIC DID NOT SHOW ISSUE OR CODES). THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS YEAR ,MAKE AND …
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11129415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030185 · 2017-09-27 (September 27, 2017)
I'VE BEEN TO 2 HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS,...THEY BOTH TOLD ME THEY CAN FIND ANYTHING THEY CANT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT MAKES ME MAD BECAUSE I TAKE OFF WORK TO GO GET MY CAR TAKEN CARE OF, BUT TO THEM NOTHING IS WRONG. MY CAR LAGS AT TIMES. WHEN I STOP AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, ITS HARD TO GO,..IT STALLS I HAVE TO FLOOR IT AT TIMES TO EVEN GET IT TO 25 0R 30. I KNOW MY CAR DOESN'T HAVE MUCH HORSEPOWER BUT SHOULDN'T HAVE TO FLOOR IT TO EVEN GET IT TO 25. THIS IS A ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. ITS LIKE HYUNDAI WANTS YOU ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR AN ACC…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030185 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11145123 · 2018-11-03 (November 3, 2018)
MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION YESTERDAY THAT BROKE BOTH HEADLIGHTS, BUCKLED HOOD, KNOCKED THE ENGINE IN TO THE TRANSMISSION, AND BUSTED THE FRONT FAN AND COOLANT. THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND NEITHER DID THE SEAT BELT LOCK. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED WITH HIS LIP, NOSE AND FOREHEAD BUSTED BECAUSE THE SAFETY FEATURES DIDN'T WORK ON THIS VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11145123 at NHTSA ↗