Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 280 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

280

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V1460002024-23-02

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."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 280 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine69

02Unknown Or Other33

03Air Bags17

04Power Train13

05Latches/locks/linkages10

280 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Elantra Fuel Economy

27–31mpg combined

24-28city

32-37hwy

$1,400-$1,600/yr

The 2016 Hyundai Elantra delivers 27 to 31 MPG combined across 7 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Elantra - Automatic (S6)

31mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr8/10 Clean

Elantra - Manual 6-spd

30mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

Elantra Limited - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

Elantra - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Elantra - Manual 6-spd

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Elantra GT - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Elantra GT - Manual 6-spd

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Hyundai Elantra

34States

30%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 13%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

2,95513%

FLFlorida

2,0029%

CACalifornia

1,9628%

PAPennsylvania

1,4386%

GAGeorgia

1,4006%

DEDelaware

9734%

AZArizona

9014%

NYNew York

8614%

NJNew Jersey

7213%

NCNorth Carolina

7183%

OHOhio

7153%

MOMissouri

6873%

ILIllinois

6713%

DCWashington DC

6483%

MDMaryland

6163%

TNTennessee

4992%

INIndiana

4382%

WAWashington

4352%

RIRhode Island

4262%

OK350

CT306

NH289

AL269

OR260

UT231

MN228

WI228

CO204

VA200

MA184

NV182

MI160

LA147

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Hyundai Elantra Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 Hyundai Elantra a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?

You'll get between 27 and 31 MPG combined from the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?

ENGINE problems top the list with 280 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.