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2016 Hyundai Elantra Recalls: 2 Campaigns, 293 Complaints & Ratings

2016 Hyundai Elantra: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

2Safety recalls

293Owner complaints

5★NHTSA overall

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The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 293 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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2016 Hyundai Elantra pages show model-level safety data. A Carchieve VIN report checks the exact car before you buy.

Safety record reviewed October 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 2 safety recall campaigns and 293 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Elantra had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Campaign 24V146000 · 23/02/2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

RiskA person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

RemedyDealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign 26V307000 · 15/05/2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

RiskAn air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.

RemedyDealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine111

Unknown Or Other54

Power Train31

Air Bags26

Electrical System22

Fuel19

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2016 Hyundai Elantra owners report?

Owners have filed 293 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine, unknown or other, power train.

How do I check a specific Elantra's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

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