How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Elantra, which is about 7% of the 292 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra fuel system?

No related recalls are listed in the data for the fuel system on the 2016 Elantra.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2016 Elantra?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2016 Elantra is 44,785 miles.

What kind of fuel system problems do owners report on the 2016 Elantra?

Owners report gasoline smells and visible fuel vapor near the gas tank, lower than expected fuel economy, and stalling with warning lights on the dash.

Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to complaints in this fuel system data for the 2016 Elantra.

2016 Hyundai Elantra Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, about 7% of its 292 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 44,785 miles. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints: 20; 7% of 292
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 44,785 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin along with visible fuel vapor coming from the gas tank area, worsening in hot weather and stop-and-go traffic.
Some drivers report lower real-world fuel economy than advertised, with dealers' computer readouts showing higher mpg than what owners measured themselves.
Owners describe the vehicle stalling or losing power while driving, sometimes with unknown warning lights illuminated on the dash.
A few owners report needing to add engine oil well before the recommended interval, describing it as a recurring issue on this model.

When 2016 Hyundai Elantra fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 14, 2016, latest Aug 29, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2016 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20106 (2%)
20118 (2%)
201218 (3%)
201332 (2%)
201424 (6%)
201510 (4%)
201620 (7%)
201730 (4%)
201823 (8%)
20194 (2%)
202010 (4%)
20210 (0%)
20222 (2%)
20234 (4%)
20241 (2%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?: NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Elantra, which is about 7% of the 292 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra fuel system?: No related recalls are listed in the data for the fuel system on the 2016 Elantra.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2016 Elantra?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2016 Elantra is 44,785 miles.
What kind of fuel system problems do owners report on the 2016 Elantra?: Owners report gasoline smells and visible fuel vapor near the gas tank, lower than expected fuel economy, and stalling with warning lights on the dash.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to complaints in this fuel system data for the 2016 Elantra.