2016 Hyundai Accent Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 25%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,890miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Hyundai Accent, 25% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,890 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving my car on the highway and my speedometer kicked off. I was in motion and then the ABS, break and traction lights popped up and my speedometer went to 0 even though I was traveling at about 70mph. This is dangerous and poses a real threat to safety. It has happened many times.”
NHTSA complaint #11287613, filed 2019-12, 38,000 miles“My daughter called to tell me that upon starting the car and still in park, the brake light and ABS control lights were lit up, as well as the speedometer was not working. This should be addressed by the manufacturer as this poses a serious problem for a driver.”
NHTSA complaint #11195453, filed 2019-04, 74,000 miles“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 made it appear as if it did. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010261, filed 2017-07, 23,100 miles“Multiple times now on the dash display the indicator lights for the ABS, traction control, and brakes are illuminated. This occurs while the vehicle is parked. Additionally, if you put the car in gear and begin driving, the speedometer does not work and remains at zero. Many other people have reported the same issues on various websites. A safety recall should definitely be issued before it causes someone to wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #11244784, filed 2019-08, 47,750 miles“While driving on a highway, the icons on the instrument panel flash, the speedometer drop to zero and then rebounds and the trip mileage counter changes to zero miles traveled. It's happened twice in the last 12 months.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 35% |
| 2021 | 2 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 9 | 13% |
| 2016 | 26 | 25% |
| 2015 | 10 | 14% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 18 | 13% |
| 2012 | 24 | 16% |
| 2011 | 10 | 26% |
| 2010 | 12 | 14% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 9% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 14% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 8 | 17% |
| 1997 | 6 | 11% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Accent
33 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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