2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, and owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system) and turn signal (exterior lighting)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the…
Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
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Hybrid propulsion system
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018.…
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,653 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that on three separate occasions while driving approximately 65 MPH, the “Check Hybrid System - Turn Off Engine” message was d”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 27, 2023 · Engine
“While driving the car getting error message on dashboard "Check Hybrid System Turn Off Engine", The Gas engine turn off and switch to continue on electric till able to pull on the side of the road. Tu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 30, 2023 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata (Sonata Hybrid, Sonata Hybrid SE, Sonata Limited, Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–41 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–39 / 30–42 |
| Fuel | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6); Automatic (AM7); Automatic (S6) |
Compare Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | 2 | 26 |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | 2 | 32 |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
How do I know if my 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V166000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
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- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
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- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.