2016 Hyundai Sonata engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 470 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, 47% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 470 47% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 140 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 19
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 28 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 24 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 14 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 140 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 19 fires.
What owners wrote
On my drive home from work, the car started smoking. I was initially driving on a highway, but had just turned onto a side street. The smoke began to get worse and was coming into the cabin. I was able to pull over and as soon as I could get out of the car, the car completely engulfed into flames. Hyundai was unable to determine a cause of the fire.
2016 sonata engine failure. Vehicle's engine seized while in motion driving down the highway. Cylinder #4 penetrated the engine block and damaged the bell housing of the transmission. Both engine and transmission are having to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
- Electrical system 91 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 59 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Lighting 39 complaints
- Fuel system 34 complaints
- Steering 33 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints