2015 Hyundai Elantra vs 2016 Hyundai Elantra
Two adjacent model years of the Hyundai Elantra, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2016 Elantra has fewer recorded recall campaigns (2 vs 3), and 2015 Elantra has fewer recorded owner complaints (259 vs 289). 2015 Elantra carries more NHTSA investigations (2 vs 1). Only 2016 Elantra has NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2015 Hyundai Elantra | 2016 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 259 | 289 |
| NHTSA investigations | 2 | 1 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Not rated | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.