2016 Hyundai Sonata reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 991
- 698 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 442 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 37 reported crashes · 35 injuries · 3 deaths · 42 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Hyundai Sonata
- ENGINE 442
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 91
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 86
- POWER TRAIN 59
- SERVICE BRAKES 42
6 recalls on record for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 21V749000 · 2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V359000 · 2017 · PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle
- NHTSA 16V615000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a
- NHTSA 16V726000 · 2016 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V232000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Hyundai Sonata
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Hyundai Sonata units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
NHTSA has 991 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (442 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Hyundai Sonata units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (442), unknown or other (91), electrical system (86), power train (59). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.