2016 Hyundai Elantra safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
22
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2016 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 16 report injuries (17 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Hyundai Elantra vehicles were involved in 119 fatal crashes with 83 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskDriver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment · May 14, 2026
- Crash riskTrunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the… · Feb 23, 2024