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2016 Hyundai Elantra: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

2Safety recalls
293Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine111Most reports between 50k and 100k miles
Unknown Or Other54Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Power Train31Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Air Bags26Most reports between 0 and 70k miles
Electrical System22Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System19
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: Trunk LidFeb 2024 · Campaign 24V146000
  • Air Bags: FrontalMay 2026 · Campaign 26V307000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesDP21003 · opened Nov 2021 · closed Jun 2023

Theft risk

The Elantra is number 1 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.