2016 Hyundai Accent: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
Nothing major in the public record for this year and model.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2016 Hyundai Accent
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2016 Hyundai Accent recalls
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Accent.
2016 Hyundai Accent safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Airbags: Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 – 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012…
- Engine: A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped…
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2016 Hyundai Accent safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
100 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
Other Hyundai Accent years
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