2016 Hyundai Accent steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Hyundai Accent — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Emergency brake light, ABS light, and esc light all come on while driving & speedometer goes to 0. The speedometer also stops tracking mileage when these lights come on. This used to happen on & off, but now it’s almost permanent. Hundreds are reporting the same exact issue online, but…”
filed Jul 24, 2025
“My steering wheel column was replaced 4 months ago because it was shorting itself - steering froze up while driving - I was unable to steer vehicle in any way - after total replacement I am having issues with dash board lights flashing on off - MPH states that I’m driving at 0 miles per hour and…”
filed Apr 22, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Accent | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Accent | 8 | 10% |
| 2013 Accent | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 Accent | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 Accent | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 Accent | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Accent | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 Accent | 4 | 12% |
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.