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2016 Hyundai Sonata Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 712 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2016 Hyundai Sonata

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
712
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
19
Crashes + Injuries
28 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Hyundai Sonata (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V726000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V359000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V615000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V232000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V678000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V749000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Hyundai Sonata

Based on 712 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
326
Electrical System
73
Unknown Or Other
60
Power Train
57
Steering
33
Service Brakes
29
Structure
27
Exterior Lighting
24
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Hyundai Sonata — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 345 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 1,548 complaints 2013 1,886 complaints 2014 739 complaints 2015 1,118 complaints 2016 712 complaints 2017 752 complaints 2018 358 complaints 2019 149 complaints 2020 159 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Hyundai Sonata

Is the 2016 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata has 6 recalls and 712 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have?
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata are: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Sonata safe to buy?
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Sonata should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Sonata are: 2010, 2011, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.