2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 82,970 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 6, 2023 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 31, 2023 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra (Elantra GT, Elantra Limited). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 24–28 / 32–37 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Elantra GT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Elantra GT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT | 1 | 7 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 25 |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT | 1 | 51 |
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT
How do I know if my 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V307000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.