2016 Hyundai ELANTRA Recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year.
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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."
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA Recalls
The 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record. The affected components include LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Hyundai dealership.
If you own a 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Hyundai. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA recall repaired, contact your nearest Hyundai dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Hyundai ELANTRA has a total of 40 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Hyundai ELANTRA recalls →
2016 Hyundai ELANTRA Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA have?
The 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record.
What parts are affected by the 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA recalls?
The 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA recalls affect the following components: LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES.
Are 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Hyundai dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.