2016 Hyundai Accent problems
Owners have filed 166 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 19.9% of them, narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 18.1%.
Complaints166
Crashes14
Fires9
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 19.9% · 33
Air bags 18.1% · 30
Electrical system 16.3% · 27
Unknown or other 9.6% · 16
Steering 6.6% · 11
Service brakes 4.2% · 7
Vehicle speed control 4.2% · 7
Structure 3.6% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the Hyundai Accent in this data, 2016 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2012 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 36 in the last three years against 50 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 50,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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. These components were either pre-existing manufacturer defects or were damaged during the engine replacement process at Auto Nation Columbus (Columbus, GA), neither of which was disclosed to me as the owner. Engine
The vehicle made a loud catastrophic noises stopped running and couldnât be restarted. Towed car to dealership where it was inspected and denied coverage based on owner not original owner. This 1.6L Gamma GDI Engine is part of the larger Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation II (Case No. 8:18-cv-02223). The settlement provides a 15-year/150,000-mile extended warranty for said engine. Engine
Drinks oil like it's going out of business. car does not leak nor can of make it from one change to the other. i know my jeep had a recall for the same kind of issue and they offered to fix the problem free of charge. don't see why hyundai can't find the issue and do the same for there customers. a motor that Drinks that much oil is not a good nor safe thing when driving on the road. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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