2016 Hyundai Accent Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 17%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,342miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Hyundai Accent, 17% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,342 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Most days of the week, upon start up, I get 3 lights that come on and most of the time do not go off, the 3 lights are: brake light, ABS light, and traction control. When then car is in motion, the speedometer doesn't move and my gas gauge will change numbers while in motion. In motion, I feel like the brakes are touchy but I don't feel the brakes gripping like the lights shown and don't feel any difference in speed or gear switching.”
NHTSA complaint #11319909, filed 2020-04, 51,993 miles“Filing a complaint because I recently had a blowout and its pretty messed up and dangerous that there isn't a spare tire (donut) or any type of tire changing tools supplied in the car other then a bag of first aid supplies and stuff for a flat. Next issue is what good does the stuff do for the flat of you haven't been trained on how to use it? As much as we customers are paying for these cars I'd think and expect some type of spare tire and changing tire tools like other car suppliers. If I can't get that without having to pay extra I may as well cancel my contract. …”
NHTSA complaint #10908316, filed 2016-09, 6,712 miles“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 model (2016 Hyundai Accent). …”
NHTSA complaint #11129415, filed 2018-09, 78,000 miles“The air bag warning light comes on frequently while I am driving and the passenger side air bag does not always turn off when there is not a passenger sitting in the passenger seat like it should. It is to the point where I am afraid to drive my car after spending a ridiculous amount of money on our family car. Please help us. Thank you in advance.”
NHTSA complaint #11478342, filed 2022-08“I was driving up a hill on interstate 8 in California and all of a sudden i heard a bang under the hood and see sparks and flames and my hyundai was on fire right there on the freeway. No clue why.”
NHTSA complaint #11705165, filed 2025-12Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 24% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 16 | 24% |
| 2016 | 18 | 17% |
| 2015 | 9 | 13% |
| 2014 | 7 | 9% |
| 2013 | 17 | 12% |
| 2012 | 20 | 13% |
| 2011 | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 | 6 | 7% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Accent
33 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsElectrical system
27 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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