2016 Hyundai Elantra engine problems
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 110 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
110
Engine complaints
28%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact's wife was driving approximately 12 MPH smelled a burning odor, as she parked at the residence she saw smoke emitting from under the hood and the vehicle ignited and began to burn. The contact stated that the engine caught on fire. The contact…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA has 110 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Elantra engine — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.