13 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2016 Hyundai Accent. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Hyundai Accent based on all problems reported for the 2016 Accent.
The engine failed and requires a full engine replacement. The vehicle is currently at alm Hyundai west, 1990 thornton rd, lithia springs, GA 30122, and is available for inspection upon request. Hyundai motor America has already approved the engine replacement under a goodwill authorization, implicitly confirming the failure is manufacturer-related. The engine failure left the vehicle undrivable, forcing me to operate rental vehicles and arrange multiple tows across three dealerships over nearly two years. An engine failure at under 100,000 miles on a well-maintained vehicle poses a direct safety risk a sudden engine failure while driving at highway or city speeds could result in loss of vehicle control, creating a serious risk of collision for the driver and other road users. Yes. The engine failure has been confirmed by three separate authorized Hyundai dealerships: ed voyles Hyundai (marietta, GA), autonation Hyundai (columbus, GA), and alm Hyundai west (lithia springs, GA). Hyundai motor America's own goodwill approval of a full engine replacement on July 18, 2025 further confirms the failure. Yes. The vehicle has been inspected by three authorized Hyundai dealerships acting on behalf of the manufacturer. Hyundai motor America's corporate team reviewed and approved the engine replacement as a goodwill repair. All inspection and repair documentation is on file and available upon request.
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.
The report does not specify the exact component that failed, but the fire originated under the hood of the 2016 Hyundai Accent. The vehicle and related documentation, including the fire department report, insurance claim, and incident photos, are available for review?. The fire under the hood posed a serious safety risk as it occurred while the vehicle was in motion on a busy highway. Fortunately, the driver evacuated safely, but the incident could have resulted in injury or more severe consequences? of both driver and other drivers traveling. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Due to the extent of the damage caused by the fire, it is unlikely that the issue can be reproduced or thoroughly examined. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic since the incident. The incident was inspected by chesterfield fire & ems (report no. Fr250130004596), chesterfield police department arrived on the scene, and an insurance claim is in process. About a week prior to the fire, oil indicator light would flash on and off periodically, unusual noise began, and the engine light came on. At the earliest convenience, the car was taken to a shop for inspection and consultation - with no life threatening concerns or mechanical damages reported. The day of and right before the fire, there was a loud noise and immediate smoke. The exact timing of the believed ignition of the fire started around 7:25am with the fire in full flames by 7:28am on January 30, 2025?.
The car caught on fire while driving on the freeway for no reason, an explosion occurred.
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.
2016 Hyundai Accent only has approximately 132,000 miles and needs a new engine. Three different mechanic shops (one being a Hyundai dealership) looked at the vehicle and determined that it needed a new engine due to engine knock in lower end of engine. Car was well maintained and serviced regularly. Engine light came on intermittently but never stayed on to get a code. In early January 2022, engine started to have a loud knock and then codes were p0011, p0014, and p0420. Bank 1 problem, bank 2 problem, and possible exhaust leak. Decided to change vvt (or oil control valve) and the old one had silver shavings on it (probably aluminum). Shavings possibly from piston slapping and causing wear or camshaft bearing wearing. After reading online I have seen that this has been a common problem with the Hyundai vehicles between years 2015-2017 but the Accent is not on the recall list yet.
Third brake light was smoking inside car. Pulled over and opened trunk to discover a melted bulb, socket and housing to the whole assembly. Contacted Hyundai USA and have not received a reply. Could have become a dangerous situation.
Electrical issues horn doesnt work nor does the speedometer . .
When driving the car, the abs light, emergency brake light, and traction control light will come on. When these come on the speedometer always quits working. Sometimes turning off the car will solve the problem but other times it won't do anything. Dealership has not been able to fix it. Other people have had the same problem with the Hyundai Accent. There are forums about it if you just look them up. Definitely a problem that needs to get fixed that seems to not be able to get fixed.
Car will randomly display abs & brake & traction control lights while driving, also upon initial start up and will not go away.
When off and stationary pressing/releasing the brake numerous times, cable sound is heard under center console gear selector & behind underneath a/c console/storage, not heard when auto was new.
I was in an accident with my 11 year old son. A woman ran a red light and we hit the car in the side completely mashing our front end. The air bags never deployed at all none of them. We were crossing the intersection on a green light!!.
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. Next I called roadside only to find out that they can't even assist me unless I had a flat tire but not with needing a tire. I had to leave my car unattended, in a dark area, almost had a accident endangering myself and others, call all over the next day , spend bill money I didn't have just to purchase another tire. How inconvenient!!!! I am very disappointed with Hyundai ! you'd sale more cars and have more happier customers that way versus trying to save money and gas by not providing one in the cars!!!!.