2016 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls and problems

The 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Pictured: a 2015 model; the 2016 may differ in details. Photo: 2015 Hyundai Elantra Gt by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2016 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 8 Elantra GT model years — 6th most.

1recalls

7complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

77,170median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Air Bags

May 14, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V307000 · 3,493 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016 vs. other Hyundai Elantra GT years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT, the latest from May 14, 2026 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (5), electrical system (1), seats (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.