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Fuel systemPart report

2016 Hyundai Elantra Fuel system Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
7%of 293 total for the year
Median mileage
44,785miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 7% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,785 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I bought a new Elantra in oct. 2015 with 13 miles on it. I was told by dealer that I would get no less than 30 miles per gal. I have never got more than 25 mpg I'v taken it back to the dealer three time they drive it and say the computor says your getting 35 to 40mpg. I tried to show them actual documentation sense I have kept written records every sense the day I've bought this car.”

NHTSA complaint #10855614, filed 2016-04, 200 miles

“I was driving on the street when I reached a stop light. I came to a complete, full, and safe stop. The car was stationary. And before this day that this all happened, the car was in perfect driving condition. Nothing was wrong from what I could tell. I then turned the car off and turned it back on, in the front of traffic forming behind me. It kept shutting off every time I would stop or slow down. It happened about 7 times before I went back to the dealership I bought it from.”

NHTSA complaint #11341433, filed 2020-07, 106,894 miles

“I have had problems with my vehicle for a year now. I took the car to Hyundai several times to get my vehicle service and each time they were unable to duplicate the problem. The problems I am experiencing are a delay in acceleration, car shuts off occasionally while driving, car shut off occasionally when switching to reverse, the car always shakes and makes a weird noise just before shutting off. The car jerks when driving spontaneously, low tapping noise under the hood that could be heard inside the vehicle. I have videos of my car shutting off while driving and backing up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11325480, filed 2020-05, 55,970 miles

“When I attempt to start the car the engine turns but won't turn over. The car does this more often in very cold weather. Even in warm weather it will start sometimes and sometimes I have to try multiple times and sometimes it will not start at all. There are no check engine or other indicators that there is an issue with the car. The only other thing that may or may not be related that is different from what I normally expect is that sometimes the while driving, the car will not accelerate in a timely manner. There is a bit of a hesitation as if the fuel output is not increasing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11311658, filed 2020-02, 72,000 miles

“I drove slowly through the parking lot at work and pulled into a parking spot. Instead of stopping, the car suddenly swerved, lurched forward and crashed into the cement base of a light pole. The car kept grinding into the cement base. I was helpless to stop the destruction of my car. The repair shop has had my car for one week but no repairs have been made yet. The repair shop is awaiting the decision from the insurance company. The damage to my car is over $10,000. I have previously experienced a loss of power when driving my car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11016096, filed 2017-08, 33,600 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202515%
202412%
202344%
202222%
2020104%
201942%
2018238%
2017304%
2016207%
2015104%
2014246%
2013322%
2012183%
201182%
201062%
200921%
20084514%
200762%
200632%
200543%
200442%
2003188%
2002319%
2001144%
200063%
199943%
199847%
19972017%
19961313%
199533%
199411%
199314%
199213%

Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra

Engine
111 complaints
Other or unknown
54 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
31 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Electrical system
22 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
13 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra

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.

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