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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2016 Hyundai Accent.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Seats and restraints
2017-03-17 · campaign 2017-147
Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. The center rear seat belt is equipped with a release mechanism that allows both the lap and the shoulder portion of the seat belt to be detached at the lower anchorage point by using a key-like tool. As the rear center seat is non-folding, this is contrary to the requirements of the standard. Correction: A production change has been undertaken to remedy this non-compliance condition. No corrective recall action is required as the non-compliance condition is deemed to be non-safety related.
Owner complaints (102)
Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Accent (7 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 30 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 68).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 33 | |
| Air bags | 30 | |
| Electrical system | 26 | |
| Unknown or other | 16 | |
| Steering | 11 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Accent.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Hyundai Accent version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Accent 1.6 L Automatic (S6) | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Accent 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.