2016 Hyundai Elantra vs 2018 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Hyundai Elantra | 2018 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 290 | 280 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 120 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 25–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,485 mi | 35,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 109 | 139 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 43 |
| Power Train | 31 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 19 |
| Steering | 19 | 15 |
| Structure | 18 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 47 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 35 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 13 |
2016 Hyundai Elantra
2018 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.