Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 44 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
44
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car just turns off randomly. This has happened at least 6 times within a month. Once on a highway. L... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car turned off while it was in drive. The oil pressure light flashed on for a second then disappe... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The trunk latch was recalled. I supposedly got it fixed in July 2024. It was functioning at the time... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The coolant system is failing after it was fully replaced in November of 2024 and i got The car of m... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN |
| Jul 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Issue: Hyundai recall denial for paint peeling defect My vehicle qualifies for the Hyundai paint-pe... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My trunk latch hasn’t worked since January. I took it in to McCarthy Olathe Hyundai in Olathe, KS on... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sun visors on both the driver and passenger sides of the car are made of plastic (under the fabr... |
| May 27, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Haven't had any issues at the moment, but was wondering if the clock spring has ever been recalled o... |
| May 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The following dealerships owned by Paul Peebles, Humble Hyundai, North Freeway Hyundai and Baytown H... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The recall (code 256————-41D029R1) was fixed on my Hyundai Elantra today on April 23 2024. |
| Feb 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown |
| Jan 1, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | For the past three years I have had to add oil to my car proir to the 3000 mile mark that is recomme... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The rear trunk latch released while traveling down highway. A Hyundai Dealer confirmed "internal tru... |
| Oct 18, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint peeling off in huge sections. Clear coat is fine but the paint is coming off in large amounts ... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Trunk latch inoperable does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401. Similar previ... |
| Sep 29, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This issue is the catalytic converter. Mine went bad and affected my clutch and my acceleration. Thi... |
| Apr 25, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The trunk latch in my 2016 Hyundai Elantra is broken. I brought it to the dealer in 12/2022 and show... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | my transmission failed while driving, car stopped being able to accelerate, i was luckily in my neig... |
| Jan 21, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Back windshield is completely bubbled and pealing. I’ve noticed this year is notorious for it. |