Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Compared to other Accent model years, the 2016 ranks poorly. It has a complaint index of 76, the 5th worst out of 18 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Accent?

NHTSA complaints show engine issues account for 38% of reports, airbag issues 29%, and electrical system issues 28%. The median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 91,689.5 miles.

Does the 2016 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Accent, so its Avoid verdict comes from the volume and severity of owner complaints rather than recall campaigns.

Did airbags fail to deploy in the 2016 Accent?

Yes. Multiple NHTSA complaints describe airbags not deploying during frontal and side-impact crashes, including at highway speeds, with a median mileage at failure of 61,000 miles.

What year Hyundai Accent should I avoid?

Among Accent model years, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2009, and 2016 all carry Avoid verdicts, with 2013 having the highest complaint index at 100.

2016 Hyundai Accent Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2016 Hyundai Accent has a complaint index of 76 out of 18 model years tracked, ranking 5th worst and earning an Avoid verdict. Owners most often reported engine problems (38% of complaints) and airbag non-deployment (29%), with a median failure mileage of 50,000 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 76/100; #5 of 18 Accent years
Verdict: Avoid; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 100; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 7; reported in complaints
Fires: 3
Injuries: 8
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: 2018; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: 4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 30.5; 26.5 city / 36.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 8 / 0

2016 Hyundai Accent recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Hyundai Accent fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 26.5 MPG
Highway: 36.5 MPG
Combined: 30.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,125; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other Accent years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2014	Avoid	88	79	1	30.5
2015	Caution	71	70	2	30.5
2016	Avoid	76	100	0	30.5
2017	Caution	53	68	0	30.5
2018	Best	0	19	1	31.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent reliable?: Compared to other Accent model years, the 2016 ranks poorly. It has a complaint index of 76, the 5th worst out of 18 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Accent?: NHTSA complaints show engine issues account for 38% of reports, airbag issues 29%, and electrical system issues 28%. The median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 91,689.5 miles.
Does the 2016 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Accent, so its Avoid verdict comes from the volume and severity of owner complaints rather than recall campaigns.
Did airbags fail to deploy in the 2016 Accent?: Yes. Multiple NHTSA complaints describe airbags not deploying during frontal and side-impact crashes, including at highway speeds, with a median mileage at failure of 61,000 miles.
What year Hyundai Accent should I avoid?: Among Accent model years, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2009, and 2016 all carry Avoid verdicts, with 2013 having the highest complaint index at 100.