2015 Hyundai Elantra vs 2016 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Hyundai Elantra | 2016 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 261 | 292 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 131 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,000 mi | 56,485 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 91 | 111 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 26 |
| Power Train | 18 | 31 |
| Steering | 26 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 18 |
| Structure | 14 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 12 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2015 Hyundai Elantra
2016 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.