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2016 Hyundai Elantra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 282 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2016 Hyundai Elantra

The 2016 Hyundai Elantra shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
282
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
22
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Hyundai Elantra (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V146000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V307000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Hyundai Elantra

Based on 282 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
76
Unknown Or Other
40
Power Train
28
Air Bags
22
Steering
19
Electrical System
18
Structure
14
Latches/locks/linkages
11
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Hyundai Elantra — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 450 complaints 2011 459 complaints 2012 670 complaints 2013 1,322 complaints 2014 380 complaints 2015 258 complaints 2016 282 complaints 2017 756 complaints 2018 271 complaints 2019 239 complaints 2020 236 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Hyundai Elantra

Is the 2016 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 2 recalls and 282 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra have?
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Elantra safe to buy?
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Elantra should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Elantra are: 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.