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2016 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. A campaign often covers only certain trims, engines or build dates, so check your exact VIN.

Check your 2016 Hyundai Elantra VIN

Enter your VIN to decode it free. For open (unrepaired) recalls on your exact VIN, use NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2016 Hyundai Elantra recall campaigns on file (2)

Live data from NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-15 and refreshed daily.

• Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module · May 15, 2026 · campaign 26V307000
  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.
  Fix: 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…
• Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Latch · Feb 24, 2024 · campaign 24V146000
  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.
  Fix: 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.

How to check if your 2016 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall

1. Find the 17-character VIN on the dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door-jamb sticker, or your registration or insurance card.
2. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The result shows open recalls the manufacturer has reported for that VIN.
3. If a recall is open, call an authorized Hyundai dealer. Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge.

Our tool decodes the VIN for free (year, make, model). The optional $1 report gathers NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra in one place, and there is no charge if we can't find your car's details. It is compiled from free public government data and is not an accident, title or ownership history report.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra (live data as of 2026-11-15). Not every campaign applies to every vehicle, because many cover only certain trims, engines or build dates.

Does my 2016 Hyundai Elantra have an open recall?

The list on this page shows campaigns for the model and year, not for your exact car. To see whether your VIN has an open (unrepaired) recall, enter it at NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Do Hyundai recall repairs cost money?

Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge by an authorized dealer.

Will I be charged if you can't find my vehicle?

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