2016 Hyundai Accent electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Hyundai Accent — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 12, 2026
“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.”
filed Dec 15, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 – 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year Veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent…
Z01 Letter · Warranty Program/Extension · issued May 23, 2026A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the “Class Vehicles”) contain…
24-01-009H-1 · Service Campaign · issued May 10, 2024A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the “Class Vehicles”) contain…
24-01-009H-1 · Service Campaign · issued May 9, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Accent | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Accent | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 Accent | 9 | 13% |
| 2015 Accent | 9 | 13% |
| 2014 Accent | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 Accent | 18 | 13% |
| 2012 Accent | 24 | 16% |
| 2011 Accent | 9 | 24% |
| 2010 Accent | 12 | 14% |
| 2009 Accent | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 Accent | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 Accent | 8 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.