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2016 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent was reported on May 14, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ELANTRA, ELANTRA GT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V307000May 14, 2026Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
24V146000February 23, 2024Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V307000Manufacturer no. 300

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
May 14, 2026
Owner notification
July 29, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
3,493 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra
April 18, 2015 – August 24, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA, ELANTRA GT

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V307000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V146000Manufacturer no. 256

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
February 23, 2024
Owner notification
April 5, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
186,588 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V146000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 15, 2026.