Safety Score
54
Average
Recalls
4
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (4)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-24 | 21V749000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 469,377 | — | Details |
| 2016-10-11 | 16V726000 |
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 62,811 | — | Details |
| 2016-08-24 | 16V615000 |
AIR BAGS | 1,031 | — | Details |
| 2015-10-20 | 15V678000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 64,744 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abn… |
| 2026-03-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car burning oil and engine started knocking no warning lights ever came on prior to knocking noise. Brought to mechanic… |
| 2026-03-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | code P1326 unable to accelerate, drive past 1st gear and knocking noise in engine area engine could stall out or lock u… |
| 2026-03-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine siezed |
| 2026-03-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | i took my car in for an oil change and the tech wouldn’t even take my money because he said the car was a safety issue … |
| 2026-03-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This complaint is NOT related to the existing recall associated with this vehicle. The vehicle is experiencing a seriou… |
| 2026-03-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle started then stalled requiring tow. No initial illumination of warning lamps or messages. Findings upon inspect… |
| 2026-03-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The failure involves the engine, which has seized (locked up) and is available for inspection upon request. The vehicl… |
| 2026-02-15 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I contact the Hyundai dealer about my 2016 Hyundai sonata. for all I know those vehicles have recalls with engine failu… |
| 2026-02-10 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 1 | I began braking and the brakes locked up. Braking to the floor and the car would not stop resulting in a car crash |
| 2026-02-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failure, cylinder 4 is swimming on oil. |
| 2026-02-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Both rear doors will not open. The door locks stopped functioning so we are not able to open and close both rear back d… |
| 2026-01-29 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 2016 Hyundai Sonata (2.0T/2.4L engine) has been experiencing loss of motive power and severe engine stumbling at sto… |
| 2026-01-14 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | I was involved in a low-speed collision at a residential intersection after stopping at a stop sign and beginning to pr… |
| 2026-01-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine started rough idling and knocking. Took to a mechanic who found metal particulate in the oil and the engine spun… |
| 2026-01-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving in normal traffic, the engine experienced a sudden and significant loss of power and went into a reduced-… |
| 2026-01-04 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Sonata VIN: [XXX] While stopped in traffic with my foot firmly on the brake, my vehicle begins … |
| 2026-01-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am filing a complaint against Hyundai Motor America regarding denial of defect coverage for my 2016 Hyundai Sonata (V… |
| 2025-12-29 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Oil pressure sensor failure caused oil to leak into the injector harness damaging components and engine shutdown. Beca… |
| 2025-12-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My Hyundai is experiencing severe and continuous engine oil consumption that creates a safety risk. The vehicle loses a… |
| 2025-12-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Subject: Excessive Engine Oil Consumption – 2016 Hyundai Sonata I am reporting an ongoing and excessive engine oil con… |
| 2025-11-20 | SEATS | Yes | 2 | The driver’s seat / passenger seat assembly, including seat rails, mounting brackets, and Smart Junction Box (SJB) conn… |
| 2025-11-11 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the… |
| 2025-11-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | On November 10, 2025, my 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (VIN [XXX] , approximately 150,000 miles) experienced a sudden loss… |
| 2025-11-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle is going through oil very quicky. No leaks no burning. |
| 2025-11-07 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle experienced an engine and power train failure while driving on the highway, resulting in sudden loss of pow… |
| 2025-11-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2016 Hyundai Sonata with the DOHC GDI Theta-II engine is experiencing severe engine oil consumption consistent with … |
| 2025-11-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This vehicle has experienced multiple hybrid system failures while driving, including a complete loss of power “Hybrid … |
| 2025-11-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine issue - but no recalls there have been hundreds of this same car yr and model with engine issues out of the blue |
| 2025-10-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving, my 2016 Hyundai Sonata’s engine suddenly started knocking loudly. I stopped immediately and found the en… |
| 2025-10-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2016 Hyundai Sonata experienced a sudden engine failure while in operation with no prior warning lights or symptoms.… |
| 2025-10-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | High engine oil consumption 2 qts every 1k miles. |
| 2025-10-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Sudden engine failure. Compression issue, car has only 63,000 miles. |
| 2025-10-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car had oil in the electrode of spark plug. Total engine failure |
| 2025-10-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The problem with my vehicle is a failure of internal engine components, specifically a known defect in the piston rings… |
| 2025-10-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Was driving on the interstate, and took the exit I needed. Upon exiting before coming up to stop light, noticed check e… |
| 2025-10-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | At 70712 miles cylinder 4 suffered a catastrophic internal failure. The vehicle also had excessive oil consumption and … |
| 2025-10-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2016 Hyundai Sonata (VIN: [XXX] ) had its engine replaced under recall campaign 20V746000 in March / April 2024 at H… |
| 2025-10-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle stalled while driving |
| 2025-09-25 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The problem originates from a single faulty passenger seat airbag sensor, but Hyundai requires replacement of the entir… |
| 2025-09-25 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I am submitting this complaint as a follow-up to my prior NHTSA complaint regarding the defective passenger seat Occupa… |
| 2025-09-09 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance: … |
| 2025-08-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failure and car burning oil very fast causing other things to go wrong like piston ring and spark plugs. |
| 2025-08-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON [XXX],I DIDNT RECIEVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT RECALLS,I WAS DRIVING ON [XXX] AT 60 MPH AND NOTIC… |
| 2025-08-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Pushed acceleration at traffic light to cross and turn into neighborhood, car started beeping frantically, 'check hev s… |
| 2025-08-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was going down the highway and noticed a weird sound and when off the highway it just shut down on me thank God I was… |
| 2025-08-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On [XXX] as I was driving out my garage my car started to drive with hesitation. As I turn the corner from home my car … |
| 2025-08-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My check engine light came on and my car went into “limp mode” and wouldn’t go above 30 mph. It also kept blowing hot a… |
| 2025-08-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This car burned oil like crazy from the start. We kept the oil changed regularly, had to change spark plugs weekly and … |
| 2025-07-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failure. Happened in the middle of the beltway in dc. Was left in the middle of traffic had to get car towed. No… |