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2016 Hyundai Elantra

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD.

5/5
Overall
4/5
Frontal crash
4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 37 31 282
1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 27 36 30 290
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 24 35 28 315
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 24 34 28 319

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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."

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

399 complaints filed by owners for this model year (30 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 111 Unknown Or Other 54 Power Train 31

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Hyundai Elantra?

EPA figures for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?

Owners have filed 399 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA gave the 2016 Hyundai Elantra (2016 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.