| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2016 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area
Engine (57%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 30 repairs.
2016 Hyundai Sonata repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201822000 mi | O2 sensor. Detected by Bluelink. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States May 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201726000 mi | Scanned and found code P107500 Camshaft position actuator relay circuit performance fault in active state. Vehicle was idling high. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201824180 miC $350 | Calipers started seizing and required servicing. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202231000 miUS $332 | Replaced original 5yr old battery | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Mar 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 202018600 miC $310 | Replaced Car Battery | ||
| Jun 202225420 miC $11 | Replaced bulb - Left Rear Brake Light | ||
2016 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Feb 201825000 mi | Car shutoff with 'Check Hybrid System' and couldn't be started anymore. Dealer found hybrid module was broken and replaced it. Took week to get the part. | ||
| Feb 202151000 mi | Engine shut off on highway with 'Check hybrid system'. Dealer could not find the issue. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201813600 mi | Car would not start. Was towed to dealer. Wiring harnesses replaced and 1 bad battery that is part of the hev system. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States Mar 2017 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Feb 20185000 mi | Fuel door spring doesn't open the door. Spring tension was adjusted. | ||
| Feb 201910000 mi | Crankshaft sensor replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Nov 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 201716000 mi | Vehicle loses power under full throttle. Hyundai says this is normal operation and the vehicle should not be driven under full throttle. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2024 | |||
| Feb 20162300 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer reported loose gas cap from first gas-up even though I tightened until it clicked. Dealer removed and replaced the cap. | ||
| Jun 201719000 mi | Check engine light came on a second time. Dealer replaced the fuel fill cap gasket and verified that the dimensions of the fill tube are correct. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 201716600 mi | Hybrid Battery stopped charging. Parts shipped from S Korea. Problem fixed after 41 days in shop. | ||
| Dec 201724000 mi | Fuel filler neck was replaced, under warranty. It was a known TSB, and they had previously inspected it and found no issues. This time, it was better diagnosed and it took 7 days in service for the fix. So far, this car has spent 60 days in service. A lemon. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Mar 20167000 mi | Fuel System - Gas Tank would not open and emergency release didn't open tank. had to take to dealer to fix | ||
| Mar 201730000 mi | Seatbelt retractor broken. Replacement part ordered | ||
| Sep 201737000 mi | EV Battery and Charger completely died while driving on highway. Major accident risk. Hyundai had to replace entire EV battery and charging assembly, as well as starter battery | ||
2016 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201611000 mi | There was a low volume, persistent sound reportedly coming from the headliner rubbing against a part of door frame. Headliner was dropped and foam was used to prevent the rubbing. Problem completely solved! | ||
| May 201836000 mi | One of the anchors for the grab bar on the passenger side failed, is being replaced under a good-will warranty repair. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Apr 201825000 mi | Hybrid engine would not restart after being driven for at least an hour. “Check hybrid system” warning came on, After waiting 10 minutes engine restarted but “check engine ” indicator came on and remained on for remainder of the drive (300 miles). Next day all warning lights were not on. One week later on a long drive the same situation was repeated. Car taken to shops the next day. Code shown was P1877 and a power relay assembly was replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jun 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 201714000 mi | The parking brake would not release, initially. When it did, there was a crunch and ALL the warning sensors lit up. They remained that way for several minutes, even after driving away. About 10 days prior, the "Key Present" sensor lit up, suggesting that there was NO key in the vicinity. The car could be driven, but I clearly ran the risk of an on-road shutdown because no key was identified or activated. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 20169000 mi | Ignition coil replaced. | ||
| Mar 201722000 mi | Wind deflector on sunroof came loose. | ||
| Feb 201835000 mi | Water pump for hybrid battery replaced | ||
| Dec 202169950 miUS $1400 | Undiagnosed ignition coil problem caused check engine light to unpredictability go on and off. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in South Carolina, United States Aug 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Sep 20161000 mi | Blind Spot Detection was not working. Need to replace power module, part ordered and appointment scheduled for replacement. | ||
| Mar 201710000 miUS $40 | Right front bumper panel wasn't fitting flush with the fender panel - dealer sent me to their recommended body shop and the cost was minimal to fix. | ||
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