2016 Hyundai Accent steering problems

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Engine, Steering · AL

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.

Filed Jul 24, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

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 mechanics cannot figure out what the problem is. Me and countless others have taken the vehicle to mechanics multiple times with no resolve and thousands of dollars worth of diagnostics that are incorrect and don’t resolve the issue. It is dangerous because we don’t know how fast we’re going, and we don’t know if your abs, emergency brakes, & esc are all working properly. This issue is impacting Hyundai Accents years 2015, 2016, & 2017 based on the multiple threads & posts online. I think it’s related to electrical issues too because my windshield wipers & blinkers will randomly malfunction while this is happening. A random online user said that it is a “SMART Junction Box” issue that needs to be replaced. Please look into this and issue a recall because thousands of people are spending thousands of hard-earned dollars with no resolve.

Filed Apr 22, 2022 · Steering · GA

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 steering wheel froze up for a moment. SAME as before.

Filed Nov 15, 2021 · Steering · GA

Steering froze up while driving - was unable to turn car more than a few inches with great difficulty

Filed Aug 25, 2021 · Steering · 50,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ESP warning light suddenly illuminated and moments later the steering wheel could not be turned in either direction. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Dealer admitted and wrote car was a factory defect.

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Acceleration, Body · GA · crash · 1 injury

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Filed Jul 16, 2020 · Steering · 46,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai accent. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving out of the driveway, the steering wheel ceased with the steering fault warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to webb hyundai merrillville (1000 81st ave, merrillville, in 46410) however, was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · PR

This vehicle has totally destroyed and flooded by hurricane maria 09/20/2017.I made claim and insurance did not declared it as " lost" because it has a new vehicle.safety features on steering wheel wont function , dash , radio, floor, seats,rear trunk was flooded. According to the manufacture company , the vehicle lost it's warranty because it has flooded. I don't need an accident and experiment air bags failure, all media system don't work to keep my hands on steering wheel.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 11,000 miles · CA

When car is stationary; turning the steering wheel left and/or right causes a repeated clacking sound only heard while inside the cabin. Possibly suspension or strut problem.

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · 20,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai accent. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and jerked. Also, while driving highway speeds, the steering malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to swerve unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to jefferson city hyundai in jefferson city, mo, but the failures were unable to be duplicated. The contact indicated that the failures progressively worsened. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 20,000.