2016 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?
113 owners have reported engine problems on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 39% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 54,000–97,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
113 complaints 39% of all 2016 complaints 73,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (41 of 113). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Elantra year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. See all 2 recalls for this year.
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Common questions
What are common 2016 Hyundai Elantra engine problems?
Complaints most often name the belts and associated pulleys, exhaust system and filter / screen.
At what mileage do 2016 Hyundai Elantra engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 54,000–97,000 miles. The middle value is about 73,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Hyundai Elantra engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Elantra year has the most engine complaints?
The 2017 Elantra, with 292 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.