2016 Hyundai Sonata Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
averageThe 2016 Hyundai Sonata has several safety recalls and a few well-known owner complaints, especially around airbags, sunroof hardware, and electrical/software issues. Long-term reliability is generally average, but engine-related problems and oil consumption can become expensive if they appear.
Open Recalls (4)
Air Bags
Certain 2016 Sonata vehicles built from March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016 may have a driver air bag module that does not adequately protect the driver's neck in certain frontal or near-frontal crashes.
Campaign: 16V615 | Reported: 2016-08-24
Visibility / Sun Roof
On vehicles equipped with the panoramic sunroof, the moveable sunroof panel may interfere with the wind deflector assembly and detach from its mounting points while driving.
Campaign: 16V726 | Reported: 2016-09-21
Parking Brake
The parking brake indicator may not illuminate due to corrosion of the switch, reducing warning visibility to the driver.
Campaign: 17V359 | Reported: 2017-06-05
Electrical System / Exterior Lighting
A software issue in the Smart Junction Box can cause the turn signal to activate in the wrong direction when the multifunction switch is used.
Campaign: 21V749 | Reported: 2021-09-24
Known Issues
Excessive engine oil consumption
Typical mileage: 60,000-120,000
$500 - $4,500
Engine knocking or bearing failure
Typical mileage: 70,000-130,000
$2,500 - $7,000
Airbag warning light intermittently stays on
Typical mileage: 50,000-100,000
$150 - $1,200
Transmission hesitation or rough shifting
Typical mileage: 40,000-100,000
$300 - $2,500
Panoramic sunroof noise, sticking, or leakage
Typical mileage: 30,000-90,000
$200 - $1,800
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