2016 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 9% of its 292 total complaints for the year, with 2 fires reported and no related recalls on file. Median mileage at failure is 64,500 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 27
- 9% of 292
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 64,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Headlights and dashboard lights flash or flicker along with a clicking noise, sometimes accompanied by the battery warning light coming on
- Headlights on automatic setting shut off briefly when the turn signal is used, then turn back on after the turn is complete
- Vehicle stalls or shuts down without warning while driving, sometimes with violent shaking near intersections, then restarts normally once put in park
- Bulbs for headlights, tail lights, and turn signals burn out repeatedly, with some owners reporting melted sockets and plastic housings
- Engine cranks but fails to turn over on the first attempt, requiring repeated tries, especially in cold weather
- Push-start ignition system fails to shut the engine off even after pressing the stop button
When 2016 Hyundai Elantra electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 7, 2016, latest Jun 14, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Elantra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?
- NHTSA has 27 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Elantra, which is 9% of the 292 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues in the 2016 Elantra?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2016 Elantra.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 64,500 miles.
- Did any 2016 Elantra electrical complaints involve fires?
- Yes, NHTSA records show 2 fires among the electrical system complaints for the 2016 Elantra, with no crashes or injuries reported.
- How does 2016 compare to other Elantra model years for electrical complaints?
- The 2016 Elantra's 9% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is the lowest among the years listed, compared to years like 2019 at 36% and 2012 at 21%.