How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Accent have?

The 2016 Hyundai Accent has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2016 Hyundai Accent?

The most recent recall was issued on March 17, 2017 and relates to the seats and restraints system.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2016 Hyundai Accent: Complaints & Crash Test Ratings

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

30–31 mpg combined

7.6–7.8 L/100km

Compact Cars

City26–27 mpg(8.7–9 L/100km)

Highway36–37 mpg(6.4–6.5 L/100km)

Combined30–31 mpg(7.6–7.8 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$2,000–$2,100/yr

Tailpipe CO₂285–296 g/mi

EPA GHG Score7/10

Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.

2016 Hyundai Accent Crash Test Ratings

4/5 Overall

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

2016 Hyundai Accent Owner Complaints

For the 2016 Hyundai Accent, engine and electrical complaints make up the bulk of what owners report. On the engine side, owners frequently describe sudden failure or seizure, often with loud knocking or banging before the engine stops and won't restart, along with oil consumption issues that owners say damaged downstream components like catalytic converters and oxygen sensors, leaving the car sluggish and rough at idle. Electrical system complaints cover a range of behaviors including unexpected power loss and various warning lights illuminating without clear cause. Airbag non-deployment is the third notable pattern: a recurring group of owners report being in collisions where the airbags did not deploy, with some describing direct contact with the steering wheel or other surfaces. The non-deployment reports span what owners describe as moderate to significant frontal impacts.

99

Total Complaints

7

Crash-Related

3

Fire-Related

6

With Injuries

By System

engine
22
electrical system
18
air bags
16
unknown or other

2016 Hyundai Accent Recalls

1 Recall

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Transport CanadaLow Risk

March 17, 2017

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS

At a glance

What can fail

The center rear seat belt has a release mechanism that lets you detach both the lap and shoulder portions using a key-like tool at the lower attachment point. This doesn't meet safety standards for non-folding rear center seats.

What the fix does

The manufacturer changed production to fix this issue. No repair is needed since this doesn't pose a safety risk.

1,144 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #2017147 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

2016 Hyundai Accent