2016 Hyundai Elantra Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, affecting airbags and structure & body. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Hyundai dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- May 14, 2026
- Owner complaints
- 292
All 2016 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 26V307000May 14, 2026Airbags3,493 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
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 final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
- NHTSA 24V146000Feb 23, 2024Structure & Body186,588 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, covering airbags and structure & body.
- Are 2016 Hyundai Elantra recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 26V307000, reported May 14, 2026, concerning the airbags.