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2016 Hyundai Accent recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2016 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component102
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 32 |
| Air bags | 30 | 29 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 16 |
| Steering | 11 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 7 |
| Structure | 6 | 6 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 4 |
| Power train | 3 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“I brought my vehicle to Victorville Hyundai to address the official manufacturer safety warranty extension, Campaign Z01, which covers a defective passenger side Occupant Classification System (OCS) airbag sensor.”
- Steering
“Engine failure on a vehicle under 100,000 miles creates a risk of sudden loss of power while driving. A failing catalytic converter & coil packs can cause overheating and potential fire risk.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that she recently purchased the vehicle from a private seller.”
Other Hyundai Accent model years
- 20204 recalls12 complaints
- 20191 recall31 complaints
- 20181 recall19 complaints
- 20170 recalls68 complaints
- 20160 recalls102 complaints
- 20152 recalls70 complaints
- 20141 recall79 complaints
- 20131 recall141 complaints
- 20122 recalls153 complaints
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- 2016 Azera1 recall15 complaints
- 2016 Genesis Coupe2 recalls7 complaints
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2016 Hyundai Accent recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2016 Hyundai Accent. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Hyundai Accent?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 33 complaints out of 102 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Hyundai Accent?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.
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