2016 Hyundai Sonata Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
below averageThe 2016 Hyundai Sonata has multiple safety recalls, particularly for airbags and electrical systems, and is known for serious engine and transmission issues reported by owners. Reliability is below average due to high-severity mechanical problems that often occur before 100,000 miles.
Open Recalls (5)
Air Bags
The driver-side frontal air bag may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash.
Campaign: 148 | Reported: 2016-09-09
Electrical System
The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Campaign: 21V-749 | Reported: 2021-11-19
Electric Vehicle
The Voltage Protection Device (VPD) may activate inadvertently in EV mode, causing a loss of power and increasing crash risk. This applies to the Plug-in Hybrid variant.
Campaign: 175 | Reported: 2018-03-01
Brakes
Noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135 regarding the ABS Light on certain 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles.
Campaign: 134 | Reported: 2015-10-01
Parking Brake
The parking brake indicator light may not illuminate when the parking brake is applied.
Campaign: 15V321 | Reported: 2017-06-04
Known Issues
Engine failure due to theta II engine issues
Typical mileage: 60,000-100,000
$3,500 - $5,000
Transmission hesitation or shuddering
Typical mileage: 50,000-90,000
$800 - $2,500
Electrical system failures (battery drain, window issues)
Typical mileage: 40,000-80,000
$200 - $1,200
Brake pedal locking or sticking
Typical mileage: 30,000-70,000
$500 - $1,500
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