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2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Elantra GT.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT is a compact passenger car hatchback powered by a engine requiring 4.2 quarts of oil with viscosity options of 5W-20, 5W-30, or 10W-30, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined; in the context of the Elantra GT's complaint history spanning 2013 to 2020, the 2016 model year recorded 267 owner complaints with engine issues as the primary concern, placing it well below the peak of 1293 complaints in 2013 but far above the low of 49 in 2018, with one recall on record, indicating moderate reliability performance relative to the model's trajectory.

Model year201820172016201520142013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 / 10W-30OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/32/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHOTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/55R16, P215/45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J, 7.0-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length168.9 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight2855 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 32 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 / 10W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.7
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1-6.2
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts87.0-94.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.3-32.5 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.64-0.86 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5015-6785 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap.031 - .035 in
Spark Plug Torque11 - 18 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00-1.17 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.52-4.22 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Intake Valve Lash0.0067-0.0009 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0105-0.0130 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23 / 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 47-; Front: 58-; Rear: 47-
ABS Sensor Torque6.0-7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .842; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 122.511 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 37,500 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT sits near the bottom of this generation's complaint curve, with 267 federal complaints, one recall, no investigations, and 136 TSBs. After the 2013 model's spike of 1,293 complaints and four recalls, volumes fell sharply through 2014 (378 complaints, two recalls) and 2015 (248 complaints, one recall), then ticked up only slightly in 2016 before jumping to 731 complaints and four recalls in 2017. That trajectory places the 2016 model in a comparatively quiet window, though engine complaints led the 2016 file with 70 reports, followed by 28 "Unknown or Other," 13 air-bag, and 12 powertrain reports; the data does not specify root causes. The 2016 model also logged 21 crash-related complaints and five fire-related complaints, but with a single recall and zero investigations, its federal exposure is lower than the surrounding high-trouble years. Because 2017 shows a marked reversal, the 2016 model appears to be one of the more stable used-car choices in this generation. For a buyer focused on minimizing recall and complaint risk, the 2016 Elantra GT is a comparatively good year to consider, provided a pre-purchase inspection addresses the reported engine concerns.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
136
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
267
Owner complaints
21 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 267 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine70
Unknown Or Other28
Air Bags13
Power Train12
Latches/Locks/Linkages10
Steering9
Wheels9
Structure8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

26V307000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 15/05/2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 136 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
26-01-033H TSB2026-03-26EngineThis TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based…
26-01-033H DN2026-03-26EngineThis TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2016 Elantra GT take?

4.2 qt of All temperatures: 5W-20 Preferred, 5W-30, Above 0 degreesF 10W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 Elantra GT have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Elantra GT get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.