The trunk latch stopped working. There was a recall in 8/2021 for the same issue with Hyundai and Kia models. I strongly believe this recall should be extended to include 2016 Hyundai elantras because this is a safety issue. God forbid someone were to get stuck in the trunk they would have no way of getting out as I do not have a trunk release button on my key fob or a key hole on the trunk itself. The only way to open the trunk is the lever on the drivers side floorboard which stopped working abruptly approximately one month ago. I live in SC and I strongly believe the heat has something to do with the malfunction. Heat was implicated in the 2021 recall. Please assist as this is a widespread issue with no solution or acknowledgement from Hyundai.
2016 Hyundai Elantra body complaints
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The trunk latch just completely stopped working out of no where. I always use the button on the actual trunk and have never had issues before. The trunk shuts, but the latch does not lock causing the trunk to not stay closed. This happened while on vacation when I needed to use my trunk for all of my items. I had to use 3 different bungee ropes and a ratchet strap to keep it closed from the inside. I had to drive 12 hours on the highway with the trunk like this beyond scared the trunk would pop open with all of my items back there since I had no where else to put them. I think we all need to use our trunks especially when the car itself is smaller with not much room for suitcases.
Blue paint started peeling on the rear spoiler and rear bumper and side near handle.
On the driver side of my car the front axle shakes really bad can I keep it in the road.
Paint peeling in large sheets down to the bare metal
I was in an accident on a freeway. The accident involved my hyundai, a pick up, and a kia. The person driving the kia was at fault. The lane we were in came to a complete stop due to traffic and the person in the kia rear ended me which cause my car to hit the pick up. The pick up had minor scratches and dents, the kia had minor scratches where as my hyundai crushed like a can. My back doors wouldnt open after the impact and my car is considered totaled.
Started ascending over a bridge when car started to putter. Then smoke came out of the tailpipe. Power flickered then went off. Was able to coast to the side of the road. Turned off the car and it was smoking. Looked underneath the car and saw dripping fluid then a spark. That is when the car caught on fire.
I purchased the 2016 hyundai elantra gt from van horn hyundai in sheboygan wi on 8/18/17. It was sold as certified pre owned - no accidents. The auto check report they provided showed a clean history. I began experiencing what seemed to be suspension issues- car would skip sideways on bumps and had the feeling that it wanted to fishtail. I ordered a carfax report and it showed the vehicle was in 2 accidents, and after more digging, I found it was sold by insurance auto auctions to joe van horn chevrolet in plymouth wi. When I presented the dealership with what I had discovered, they claimed it was a mistake and that they had no way of knowing the history of the vehicle since it was originally purchased by one of their other dealerships. They did, however, show me the vehicle check list from joe van horn which shows major damage to this vehicle including frame repairs and air bag deployment. They purchased the vehicle back from me for what I paid and I got a different vehicle that actually did check out. This was a clear case of fraud by the dealership and they knew they were found out. I am happy that they didn't give me any grief about returning the vehicle, most definitely to avoid a lawsuit! However, the vehicle is now listed for sale again 2 days after I returned it with no disclosure in the listing as to it's history. I believe that the frame of this vehicle was damaged in such a way as to prevent it from ever being properly aligned to drive safely.
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