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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 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 New York, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201822000 mi | O2 sensor. Detected by Bluelink. | ||
| 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 California, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| 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 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 | ||
| 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 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 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 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 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. | ||
2016 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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 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 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 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
2015 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States May 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| May 201733000 mi | Replaced faulty vacuum pump in brakes. Caused electrical shortage | ||
| Oct 201741000 mi | Light switch beginning to fail. Would cause light settings to move from Auto setting to full headlights when using turn signals intermittentanly. Light switch replaced | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2016 - Aug 2020 | |||
| May 201827280 mi | Sun roof wind deflector came off on highway, needed to be replaced. Dealership was painfully slow at getting replacement part. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201615000 mi | Some SiriusXM channels in the 300's would cut out. Took it to the dealer and they said that they found a low signal coming from the antenna. They replaced it, but I'm still having issues. | ||
| May 201719000 mi | The moon roof has been rattling and shacking. Had it in 3 times for the same issue. They said there was a recall, but it's still doing the same thing. | ||
| Aug 201724000 mi | Took the car in numerous times for a bad vibration in the panoramic moon roof. After the 4th time, they finally agreed to replace it. It was in the shop for about a week for the repair. There is still a slight vibration, but definitely not as bad as it was. I'm just wondering if after about 12 months, the bad vibration doesn't reoccur. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201745880 mi | Noisy panoramic sunroof. Side rails replaced and it appeared to correct the issue. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015 | AC leak didnt work first time I tried to use it | ||
| Jun 20153720 mi | AC quit working. It needed a part that had to be ordered and was out of stock. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Apr 20152200 mi | Faulty gas gauge reading | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Indiana, United States May 2015 - Nov 2019 | |||
| May 201620700 mi | Steering wheel wobbled side to side. Dealer installed a new steering column. No more issue. | ||
| Dec 201635000 mi | Car experiences extended turnover and sputters to life periodically in cooler weather. Took to dealer and they couldn't find anything and said no TSB's on issue. | ||
| May 201863000 mi | Resistor for radiator fan failed, was replaced Seat switch control panel clip broke off. Part replaced. | ||
2015 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States Apr 2017 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Oct 2021119000 mi | Turbo blew despite regular timely maintenance. Outside of warranty, quote was $6500. Decided not to complete the repair | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States May 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201734000 mi | Check engine light for Misfire number 3 engine cylinder, car did have rough idle, dealer could not replicate the problem, no Parts replace, | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201734000 mi | Parking brake sensor was replaced | ||
2015 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 20167700 mi | Moon roof squeak. They applied lubricant, which worked for a while, but the squeak has since returned. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 20153720 mi | There was a constant noise from the moonroof. Dealer checked twice to confirm noise. They took the moonroof off and found the noise in the pannel. Hyundai has no parts. Car lying at dealer since three weeks. Hyundai refused to give rental :( | ||
| Sep 20158680 mi | The noise continues from the sunroof and the dealership has not been able to repair it. They gave the car back after applying grease which stopped the noise temporarily but as soon as the grease dried up the squeaky noise started again. | ||
| Oct 20158680 mi | The car is at the dealership since October 5, 2015. Now the cluster has failed along with the squeaky noise in the sunroof. The dealer says they do not have parts and waiting from Hyundai Canada. Update: cluster fixed while at dealer. | ||
| Dec 20158680 mi | Never fixed the sunroof. Hyundai ultimately replaced the car. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Louisiana, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jan 20162500 mi | Panoramic sunroof rattled and creaked on bumpy roads. A dry silicone lubricant was applied to gaskets Panoramic sunroof seal was being pulled down into the roof when roof was closed. | ||
| Mar 20165000 mi | Sunroof rattle has become even worse ECM Update, no problem Auto hold was creaking when released | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 20163720 mi | Due to the accident early this year, the body shop replaced the front suspension and stabilizer bar and strut, but there was constant noise coming from the front. The dealer ordered new parts and changed the above mentioned parts. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 20165500 mi | seat motor binding. part backordered Tires out of balance since new. Have had 9 tires replaced, 2 of them still unbalanceable. Pending response from Hyundai on different brand of tire. Currently Hankook Kinergy. Requested different brand that will balance properly Shift shock when coming to a stop. Transmission computer reset and problem resolved. | ||
| Mar 20168000 mi | Backordered part arrived. Seat base replaced | ||
| Jun 201611000 mi | Chronic snapping noise from panoramic sunroof. Told that it cannot be fixed. Excessive valve clatter unless I use premium fuel. Unable to fix because there is "no error code" It's starting to look like Hyundai makes it very difficult for dealerships to get reimbursed for troubleshooting problems. | ||
| Jan 20177800 mi | Shift shock again when stopping. Reset shift parameters and resolved problem. required Engine Computer update. No problem before, but car feels much faster. Panoramic sunroof noise again. New part available but dealer doesn't know about it, so no part replaced. Weather stripping lubed again which helps temporarily but will need to be done over and over again. | ||
| Dec 201732000 mi | Occasional power loss while accelerating. Engine stumbles and looses power. Happened 4 times so far over the past 5 months. Unable to be diagnosed, as no check "engine light" Shift shock recurring when coming to a stop. Reset AT parameters. Resolved issue until it returns. No check engine light. Backup camera failed. Replaced camera. | ||
| Jan 201833000 mi | Rattle from right front door with bass notes. Dealer replaced woofer. Rattle still there. Will followup at next visit. Heater blower motor making whining noise. Dealer ordered new blower motor. To be replaced at subsequent visit. | ||
| Feb 201836000 mi | Speaker rattle still present from previous repair. Door panel replaced. Rattle still present. Will replace window switch next (which is where I told them the rattle was in the first place). | ||
| Mar 201836000 mi | Replacing the window switches (3rd attempt) finally fixed the rattle. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201615000 mi | mystery metal piece fell out of driver side mirror. Dealer replaced mirror since they didn't know how to repair or what the piece does. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Oct 201511140 mi | top 6 rear defroster lines were not working | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20164000 mi | Minor creaking with glass sun roof. Dealer made a few adjustments and all's good. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 2015 | high pressure fuel pump leaked due to failed bolt. They replaced bolt and seal | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Quebec, Canada Apr 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016 | The "cam Sensor" failed causing the engine to run poorly. | ||
| Jul 201741540 mi | blind spot detection and rear motion sensing not working. problem with wiring harness. may have been accident related. dealer fixed under warrantee. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202237000 mi | Manufacturer recall - Smart junction box - turn signal error | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Apr 201613000 mi | Message on nav screen indicating battery not charging | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 20158680 mi | replaced right front Ball Joint | ||
| Aug 201826040 mi | noise on bumpy roads | ||
| Jun 202239060 miC $316 | replaced leaking valve cover gasket | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017 | TSB issued to update the drivetrain software. Took about an hour at the dealership and afterwards the vehicle had much better throttle response at lower RPM. Also, shifts feel "crisper". | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201778000 mi | CVVT seal not seated properly during assembly. Known issue. Causes slight rpm rev when idling and stutter at speed. | ||
| Jun 201785000 mi | Replace pads | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Feb 201742000 mi | Parking brake light was intermittent. Replaced defective part. | ||
| Mar 201742000 mi | Vehicle would lag if acceleration attempted. Bad module replaced. | ||
| Feb 201863000 mi | CV joint repair | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Apr 2015 - Nov 2023 | |||
| Jan 201828000 mi | The camshaft timing sensor cover seal was breached due to sub zero temperatures and oil leaked on the sensor. This caused a low power condition and check engine light. There was a backorder for the part. | ||
| Apr 202167000 miUS $110 | Paint was flaking off roof and hood. Hyundai good willed 90% for out of warranty repair. | ||
| Jul 202389000 miUS $100 | Oiling issues | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20155000 mi | Ventilated driver's seat was not circulating air properly. Dealer found misaligned air vents from factory and realigned them. Works fine now. | ||
| May 201841900 mi | Original tires had worn down to 4.5mm, and needed replacement. Purchased and installed a set of OE tires. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20151300 mi | Car hesitated, sputtered and lost power. Dealer could not initially diagnose cause. Hyundai engineers became involved. Replaced engine wiring harness which resolved issue to date. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202267000 mi | Door wouldn't close due to door lock jamming. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in South Carolina, United States Oct 2020 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 202270000 miUS $1300 | Large areas of chipping paint on 4 panels of car. No cause for chipping, paint just started coming off. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201846000 mi | Radiator hoses were leaking and needed to be replaced | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Feb 201858000 mi | Car went limp, check engine on. Dealer said sensor had to be replaced. It was ok for awhile then problem happened again, but resolved itself with a restart | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Apr 201745000 mi | Drivers power seat motor failed. Replaced under warranty. | ||
2015 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
162-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201632860 miC $200 | Engine knock. Erratic idle. Fuel induction service & throttle body cleaning. | ||
2015 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Nov 201649900 mi | Hybrid battery cooling system tank leaking. Replaced under warrantee. | ||
| Aug 201763000 mi | Turn signal assembly shorting | ||
| Oct 201890000 mi | Hybrid battery failure | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017 | Hybrid system warning message. | ||
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