NHTSA lists 101 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Accent, 7 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 8 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI ACCENT.
Complaints per 100k sold: 126.62. Units sold: 79,766; sales year: 2016; basis: calendar_year_us_sales_proxy_for_model_year. goodcarbadcar.net.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 33 | 32.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 29 | 28.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 25.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 15.8% |
| STEERING | 11 | 10.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 6.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 6.9% |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 5.9% |
| SEATS | 5 | 5.0% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | 4.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| STEERING | RACK AND PINION | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| restraint or airbag | 27 | 26.7% | 0.85 |
| mechanical failure | 26 | 25.7% | 0.79 |
| electrical electronic | 21 | 20.8% | 0.94 |
| fire or overheating | 7 | 6.9% | 0.94 |
| loss of control | 7 | 6.9% | 0.88 |
| fluid or fuel leak | 5 | 5.0% | 0.68 |
| noise or comfort | 5 | 5.0% | 0.75 |
| unclear | 2 | 2.0% | 0.99 |
| visibility or lighting | 1 | 1.0% | 0.87 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 56 | 55.4% | 0.82 |
| low | 31 | 30.7% | 0.62 |
| high | 11 | 10.9% | 0.86 |
| none | 2 | 2.0% | 0.96 |
| critical | 1 | 1.0% | 0.96 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 101 tagged complaints of 101 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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74 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 |
| POWER TRAIN | 19 |
| EQUIPMENT | 18 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| STEERING | 7 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 |
Date: 2026-05-23. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Certain 2012 a 2017 model year Accent, 2012 a 2017 model year Azera, 2013 a 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 a 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 a 2017 model year Veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be set. At Hyun
Date: 2026-04-25. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Occupant Detection System (ODS) to 18 ye
Date: 2026-04-25. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Occupant Detection System (ODS) to 18 ye
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary
Date: 2024-05-10. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (a HMAa ) that had alleged that certain 2011 a 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the a Class Vehiclesa ) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with
Date: 2024-05-09. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (a HMAa ) that had alleged that certain 2011 a 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the a Class Vehiclesa ) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with
Date: 2024-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
Date: 2024-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, w
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ACCENT | 101 |
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