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2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems
Owners have filed 185 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 38.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 18.4%.
Complaints185
Crashes5
Fires4
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 38.9% · 72
Electrical system 18.4% · 34
Unknown or other 10.3% · 19
Power train 7.0% · 13
Service brakes 3.8% · 7
Fuel/propulsion system 3.8% · 7
Exterior lighting 3.8% · 7
Visibility 2.7% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in this data, 2016 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2012 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 24 in the last three years against 86 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 66,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Hyundai campaign198. We received the notice but it still shows as "no remedy". It's been over 2 months and dealer just tells us the car "may" be unsafe to drive. So I have a trip in two weeks that is driving 17 hours each way, in an unsafe vehicle with my family at freeway speeds. You can't check a connecting rod bearing so the remedy is engine replacement. What remedy are you waiting for? Engine
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the ignition coils replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Engine · reported at 135,000 miles
1. engine blew 2. driving on highway, lost power, had to coast off exit 3. at dealer was told waiting to hear from Hyundai 4. at dealer 5. oil light went on in between oil changes, had to add oil in between oil changes, knocking, and poor gas mileage, prior to engine blowing, no other warning lights no other warning lights Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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