NHTSA safety recalls
2016 Hyundai Elantra Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2016 Hyundai Elantra as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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26V307000Air Bags · Frontal · Driver Side · Inflator Module
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or…
The riskAn air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
26V307000 at NHTSA24V146000Latches/locks/linkages · Trunk Lid · Latch
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The riskA person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundHyundai 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."
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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