2016 Hyundai Elantra common problems & recalls
What owners report most to NHTSA on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, and the recalls issued for this model year. Got a symptom of your own? Start a case for your car.
Most reported 2016 Hyundai Elantra problems
Based on 293 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra.
- Engine111 reports
- Unknown Or Other54 reports
- Power Train31 reports
- Air Bags26 reports
- Electrical System22 reports
2016 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Recalls issued for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra model year. Whether one is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN: check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Safety recalls are repaired free at a franchised dealer.
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH24V146000
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."
Remedy: Dealers 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 MODULE26V307000
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.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
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Trouble-code guides for the Hyundai Elantra
The check-engine codes we see most on this model: likely causes, cost and fix, specific to the Elantra.
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Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint volume reflects how often owners report an issue, not whether your car has it. Confirm with an inspection.
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“Inner pad ~1 mm. Outer pad 3 mm.”
Next: check the slide pins move freely before buying parts.