Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 14 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Paint delamination has exposed bare metal on hood/roof/trunk. Corrosion is spreading, which can comp... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The car antenna cover flew off while I was driving. I was not speeding. Car has never been in an acc... |
| May 20, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving and making turns, there wa... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | STRUCTURE | See attached document for complaint |
| Jul 12, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My elentra is BLUE....the courage of the hood has faded. Wish you could see it. It has gradually ... |
| May 19, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The paint on the roof right above the windshield is peeling off. I've gone online and seen pictures... |
| Mar 22, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Disk brake backing plates rusted through, flaking. Could lodge in brake pads. |
| May 2, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The trunk latch stopped working. There was a recall in 8/2021 for the same issue with Hyundai and Ki... |
| Oct 9, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The trunk latch just completely stopped working out of no where. I always use the button on the actu... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PAINT PEELING IN LARGE SHEETS DOWN TO THE BARE METAL |
| Dec 9, 2020 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A few years ago, my 2016 Hyundai Elantra hatch stopped opening. The hatch lever next to the drivers ... |
| Jul 1, 2020 | STRUCTURE | Blue paint started peeling on the rear spoiler and rear bumper and side near handle. |
| Jun 15, 2020 | STRUCTURE | The paint is peeling off my Hyundai Elantra and I only have 28000 miles on it. It started peeling 2 ... |
| Jul 9, 2018 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON A FREEWAY. THE ACCIDENT INVOLVED MY HYUNDAI, A PICK UP, AND A KIA. THE PERSO... |