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2016 Hyundai Accent Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 99 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2016 Hyundai Accent

The 2016 Hyundai Accent has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

0
NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
99
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Hyundai Accent

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2016 Hyundai Accent.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Hyundai Accent

Based on 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
25
Air Bags
24
Engine
21
Steering
10
Unknown Or Other
4
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Service Brakes
3
Power Train
2
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Hyundai Accent — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 87 complaints 2011 37 complaints 2012 152 complaints 2013 140 complaints 2014 80 complaints 2015 69 complaints 2016 99 complaints 2017 68 complaints 2018 19 complaints 2019 29 complaints 2020 12 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Hyundai Accent

Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Hyundai Accent has no open recalls and 99 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Accent have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2016 Hyundai Accent. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Accent?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Hyundai Accent are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Engine, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent safe to buy?
The 2016 Hyundai Accent has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Accent should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Accent are: 2018, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.