Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has 56 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
56
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 24, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2016 Hyundai Sonata is experiencing severe oil consumption due to a known Hyundai engine defect. ... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The following mandatory software update was performed on my vehicle: ECU SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THETA I... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a car covered by the Theta II Settlement. Engine, fuel system. Metal shavings found in oil an... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This complaint is NOT related to the existing recall associated with this vehicle. The vehicle is ex... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2016 Hyundai Sonata (2.0T/2.4L engine) has been experiencing loss of motive power and severe engi... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Oil pressure sensor failure caused oil to leak into the injector harness damaging components and eng... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Subject: Excessive Engine Oil Consumption – 2016 Hyundai Sonata I am reporting an ongoing and exces... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On November 10, 2025, my 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (VIN [XXX] , approximately 150,000 miles) experi... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The vehicle experienced an engine and power train failure while driving on the highway, resulting in... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | High engine oil consumption 2 qts every 1k miles. |
| Oct 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle stalled while driving |
| Feb 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Car Lost Power going up a hill. Generating codes P1326, P0455 and P0302 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My vehicle had the following symptoms: 1. Alternating between sluggish acceleration/handling AND rou... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A... |
| Jan 31, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Background Info : On November 28th, 2023 I filed a case with Hyundai Consumer Affairs due to smoke a... |
| Jan 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I have a 2016 Hyundai Sonata that has had repeated engine issues including stalling overheating and ... |
| Jan 18, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | INTAKE CAMSHAFT CVVT COVER AND SENSOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT CVVT OIL PLUG PLUG Exhaust Manifold I am up... |
| Oct 17, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I am having electrical issues with my 2016 Hyundai Sonata plus the other recalls. It started as issu... |
| Jun 18, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | We have a Hyundai sonata that has been burning oil since 56,000 miles and has failed 5 oil consumpti... |
| May 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I purchased a 2016 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L with the Theta II engine back in December 2016. I purchased i... |