2016 Hyundai Elantra electrical system problems
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 27 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
27
Electrical System complaints
7%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITED 4/5/2016 @ ~3:45PM (SEE PICTURES ATTACHED) WHILE PARKED IN A FENCED, GUARDED, PRIVATE CORPORATION EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT, DESTROYING ITSELF & BOTH VEHICLES PARKED ON EITHER SIDE OF IT. 5 MONTHS OLD, 11,000 MILES ON ODOMETER, ONLY PRIOR SERVICES WERE OIL CHANGES AT 3K &…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Elantra electrical system — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.