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2016 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems

8 recalls and 887 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

8recalls
887complaints
23crashes reported
31fires reported
20injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine542 · 61%
  • Electrical System134 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other114 · 13%
  • Power Train76 · 9%
  • Service Brakes49 · 6%
  • Exterior Lighting44 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System42 · 5%
  • Steering36 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control34 · 4%
  • Structure33 · 4%

What owners report

Suspension

I was driving the car and heard a clunk, when i made a turn the rear wheel sounded weird, when i got out of the car the wheel looked closer to the car and was shifted outwards some.

Steering,Suspension,Engine

I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding severe vehicle instability, structural safety risks, and dealership workmanship negligence following a federal safety recall engine replacement. my vehicle received a new engine block under a federal campaign at a local dealership. immediately upon picking up the vehicle, the front suspension developed a severe, heavy mechanical knocking and bumping noise over road surf

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while getting an oil change, the contact was informed that the oil pan was empty. the contact could not recall seeing leaks or making changes to the oil change routine. an independent mechanic informed the contact of an engine recall regarding excessive oil consumption. the contact was referred to the dealer. the contact had the oil inspected twice more

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Electrical System,Engine

The contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode and decelerated. the check engine warning light and the battery warning light were illuminated. the failure was a recurring failure. the vehicle was towed to the first dealer, and the contact was informed that an oil change was needed. the failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken to another dealer

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SONATA HYBRID, SONATA, SONATA PLUG-IN. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.