How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2016 Elantra, making up 8% of its 292 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for 2016 Hyundai Elantra suspension or tire issues?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2016 Elantra.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 17,126 miles.

Did any 2016 Elantra suspension or tire complaints involve a crash?

NHTSA records one crash and no fires or injuries among the 22 complaints in this area.

Are tire blowouts common in the sample complaints?

Yes, several sample complaints describe Hankook tire blowouts or sidewall bubbling occurring at low mileage.

2016 Hyundai Elantra Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 22 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 8% of its 292 total complaints. There is one crash and no fires or injuries, with median mileage at failure of 17,126 miles, and no related recalls.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 22; 8% of 292
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 17,126 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report Hankook tires blowing out or developing sidewall bubbling at low mileage, sometimes on brand-new cars with only a few hundred miles.
Several drivers describe repeated flat tires or slow leaks on the same wheel within the first 10,000 miles.
Some report the rear tires wearing unevenly or becoming deformed, suspecting an underlying suspension problem.
Multiple owners describe the car fishtailing or skipping sideways over bumps or uneven pavement, especially above 30 mph.
One owner reported a control arm rusting through at the subframe, causing loss of steering control and a crash.
A few complaints mention brake vibration or skipping when braking on tight curves, paired with tire sidewall failure.

When 2016 Hyundai Elantra suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 18, 2015, latest Jul 25, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2017 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Elantra model year

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

201016 (4%)
201188 (20%)
201270 (11%)
2013191 (15%)
201423 (6%)
201517 (6%)
201622 (8%)
201729 (4%)
201816 (6%)
20197 (3%)
202010 (4%)
20212 (2%)
20224 (4%)
20234 (4%)
20245 (9%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra have?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2016 Elantra, making up 8% of its 292 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for 2016 Hyundai Elantra suspension or tire issues?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2016 Elantra.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 17,126 miles.
Did any 2016 Elantra suspension or tire complaints involve a crash?: NHTSA records one crash and no fires or injuries among the 22 complaints in this area.
Are tire blowouts common in the sample complaints?: Yes, several sample complaints describe Hankook tire blowouts or sidewall bubbling occurring at low mileage.