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Hyundai Elantra GTModel year report

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
77,170miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 77,170 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 87 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the residence where an independent mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11530706, filed 2023-07, 140,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the braked malfunctioned, and the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact shifted to park and turned off the vehicle to avoid crashing into the rear of a truck. After restarting the vehicle, the brakes operated normally. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11494889, filed 2022-11, 69,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that the instrument panel software was previously replaced by an independent mechanic as the instrument cluster lights were inoperative. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11486739, filed 2022-09, 40,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while her wife was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's wife was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact's wife was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The co-workers of the contact's wife inspected under the hood and noticed that there was no engine oil in the vehicle. However, the contact stated that she had recently completed an oil change. The contact's wife added engine oil in the vehicle with assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11480075, filed 2022-08, 82,623 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 69,000 and 82,623 miles.

0%0–100%10–2514%25–5029%50–7529%75–10029%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 77,170 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Elantra GT · hatchback FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 10.9% risk

Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating; 2017: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Elantra GT FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual243227$2,500
Elantra GT FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic243227$2,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 87 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 87 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Elantra GT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020810,0000427—Not enough data
20191452,4000427—Not enough data
2018516,8821427Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20172685,0000527Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
2016777,1701527—Not enough data
20148113,0000527—Not enough data
2013582,0000530—Not enough data

All Hyundai Elantra GT model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT (Elantra GT, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 77,170 miles and the middle half falls between 69,000 and 82,623 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.