How common are electrical system problems on the 2016 Hyundai Accent?

NHTSA data shows 28 electrical system complaints out of 100 total complaints for the 2016 Accent, a 28% share, the highest share among the model years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Accent electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system issue on the 2016 Accent.

At what mileage do these electrical failures typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 47,890 miles.

What do owners describe happening with the dashboard?

Owners describe warning lights for ABS, traction control, and brakes illuminating together, along with the speedometer dropping to zero or gauges resetting while driving.

Are fires or crashes linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records list 3 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the complaints filed for the 2016 Accent, though these span multiple problem areas, not only electrical.

2016 Hyundai Accent Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 28 of 100 total complaints (28%) filed against the 2016 Hyundai Accent, the highest share of any Accent model year in this dataset. Owners reported failures at a median mileage of 47,890. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 28; 28% of 100
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 47,890 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Dash gauge cluster lights up all at once and gauges appear to stall or reset while driving, distracting the driver.
Speedometer drops to 0 mph or stops working while the vehicle is still moving at speed.
ABS, traction control, brake, and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminate together, often while parked or shortly after starting.
Instrument panel indicators flash on for about 15 seconds then shut off, sometimes resetting the odometer reading.
Warning lights and radio turn on and off randomly while driving, and the vehicle sometimes fails to start.

When 2016 Hyundai Accent electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 24, 2017, latest Apr 12, 2026.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2017 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2021 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Accent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Accent model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201022 (26%)
201113 (34%)
201224 (16%)
201322 (16%)
20145 (6%)
201510 (14%)
201628 (28%)
201711 (16%)
20183 (16%)
20192 (6%)
20201 (8%)
20212 (13%)
20226 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system problems on the 2016 Hyundai Accent?: NHTSA data shows 28 electrical system complaints out of 100 total complaints for the 2016 Accent, a 28% share, the highest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Accent electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system issue on the 2016 Accent.
At what mileage do these electrical failures typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 47,890 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the dashboard?: Owners describe warning lights for ABS, traction control, and brakes illuminating together, along with the speedometer dropping to zero or gauges resetting while driving.
Are fires or crashes linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records list 3 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the complaints filed for the 2016 Accent, though these span multiple problem areas, not only electrical.