2016 Hyundai Accent problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2016 Hyundai Accent get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Hyundai Accent at about 31 mpg combined (27 city / 37 highway).

Q: How much is a 2016 Hyundai Accent worth?

Comparable 2016 Hyundai Accent listings run roughly $7,995–$11,495, typically around $9,520 (from 13 vehicles).

2016 Hyundai Accent at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints99

Combined31 mpg

Typical price$9,520

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2016 Hyundai Accent recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Hyundai Accent.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 Hyundai Accent common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2016 Hyundai Accent MPG & running costs

Combined31 mpg

City27 mpg

Highway37 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,025

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 Hyundai Accent worth?

Low

$7,995

Typical price

$9,520

High

$11,495

From 13 comparable 2016 Hyundai Accent listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Hyundai Accent costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,125

Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,300

Total$14,425

Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($9,520) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,237), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.