2016 Hyundai Elantra wheels problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We were driving on 1-95 highway when the front tire disintegrated and caused car damage to front bumper, left quarter panel, rim, wheel cover, and driver side window assembly. The tire name is hankook tires optima h-428. The hyundai elanttra bought in 2016 had only approx. 19,000 miles. *tr”
filed Aug 20, 2018
“My passenger right front tire hit a curb and was flattened. The car was towed to the dealership for repair. Both front wheels were out of alignment, so it was suggested by the service department to replace both front wheels and have them aligned as well. They gave me two options for tires. One…”
filed Apr 4, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Elantra | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Elantra | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 Elantra | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Elantra | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 Elantra | 14 | 2% |
| 2015 Elantra | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 Elantra | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 Elantra | 75 | 6% |
| 2012 Elantra | 17 | 3% |
| 2011 Elantra | 18 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.