2016 Hyundai Sonata problems and complaints
Owners have filed 728 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The most-reported areas: Engine (451), Unknown Or Other (90), Electrical System (88).
Key takeaways
- 728 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 28 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 451 | 62% |
| Unknown Or Other | 90 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 88 | 12% |
| Power Train | 59 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 46 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 | 5% |
| Steering | 34 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 | 5% |
| Structure | 31 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 21 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-11-01
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 - filed 2026-10-29
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,...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-20
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 oi...
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More for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.