Known Recalls

Model year record

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 9 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V307000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
3,493
Reported to NHTSA
2026-05-14
Owners notified
2026-07-29

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 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.

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine577,170 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: oil cooler182,623 mi
Seats1115,000 mi
Service brakes169,000 mi

The 2015 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.