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2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

3 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 26V307000
Report Date: May 14, 2026

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description:

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 Hazard / 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.

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~3,493 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 26V307000
Report Date: May 14, 2026

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description:

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 Hazard / 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.

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~3,493 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 24V146000
Report Date: February 23, 2024

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Defect Description:

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 Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~186,588 vehicles impacted

HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT Recalls by Model Year

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2018 ELANTRA GT 2017 ELANTRA GT 2016 ELANTRA GT (Current)