2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: DRIVER SIDE: INFLATOR MODULE
Running Sequence Number: 318220
Campaign Number: 26V307000
Make: HYUNDAI
Model: ELANTRA
Year: 2016
MFR Campaingn Number: 300
Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: DRIVER SIDE: INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: Aug 21, 2015
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3493
Date Owner Notified: N/A
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: May 14, 2026
Record Creation Date: May 15, 2026
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
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.
Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 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.
Notes: N/A
Recall Component ID: 000261289004227844000000259
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: INFLATOR ASS’Y-ADV
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Driver’s Airbag Inflator, Dual-Stage (Elantra)
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 3Y569-30010
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: TRUNK LID: LATCH
Running Sequence Number: 268757
Campaign Number: 24V146000
Make: HYUNDAI
Model: ELANTRA
Year: 2016
MFR Campaingn Number: 256
Component Name: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: TRUNK LID: LATCH
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 186588
Date Owner Notified: Apr 5, 2024
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: Feb 23, 2024
Record Creation Date: Feb 26, 2024
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 401
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."
Consequence: 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: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000126685004227844000002063
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: LATCH ASSY-TRUNK LID
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Trunk latch assembly (standard key release)
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 81230-3X000
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: TRUNK LID: LATCH
Running Sequence Number: 268758
Campaign Number: 24V146000
Make: HYUNDAI
Model: ELANTRA
Year: 2016
MFR Campaingn Number: 256
Component Name: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: TRUNK LID: LATCH
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 186588
Date Owner Notified: Apr 5, 2024
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: Feb 23, 2024
Record Creation Date: Feb 26, 2024
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 401
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."
Consequence: 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: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000126685004227844000002063
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: LATCH ASSY-TRUNK LID
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Trunk latch assembly (keyless release)
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 81230-3X010
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No