KMHD35LH6GU300499

2016 Hyundai

Available vehicle information

VIN
KMHD35LH6GU300499
Make
Hyundai
Model year
2016
Country
South Korea
Record status
salvage

VIN structure

KMH WMI · D35LH6 VDS · GU300499 VIS
WMI KMH World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS D35LH6 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS GU300499 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code G Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code U Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make HYUNDAI
Model Elantra
Model year 2016
Manufacturer HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Trim Standard / Standard w/ Style Pkg, Standard w/ Tech Pkg
Engine model DOHC GDI NU
Displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 145 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 5
Plant city ULSAN
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 24V146000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Report received: 23/02/2024

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Consequence

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.

Recall 2 26V307000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report received: 15/05/2026

Summary

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.

Consequence

An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.

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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

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About VIN KMHD35LH6GU300499

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KMHD35LH6GU300499 with a 2016 Hyundai. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and salvage as the record status.

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