2016 Hyundai Sonata recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2016 Hyundai Sonata recalls, newest first
Sep 24, 2021Exterior Lighting, Turn SignalHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 Sonata, 2016 to 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 driver intended.
Risk: A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V749000 · Hyundai Motor America
Jun 5, 2017Parking Brake, Indicator LightHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015 to 2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
Risk: If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 671 3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
NHTSA campaign 17V359000 · Hyundai Motor America
Oct 11, 2016Visibility, Sun/moon Roof AssemblyHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 to 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
Risk: If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 800 633 5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.
NHTSA campaign 16V726000 · Hyundai Motor America
Aug 24, 2016Air BagsHyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 800 633 5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.
NHTSA campaign 16V615000 · Hyundai Motor America
Apr 21, 2016Air Bags, FrontalHyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 to 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
Risk: An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
NHTSA campaign 16V232000 · Hyundai Motor America
Oct 20, 2015Electrical System, Instrument Cluster/panelHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 to 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 671 3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134.
NHTSA campaign 15V678000 · Hyundai Motor America
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 Hyundai Sonata has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.