2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

71Engine complaints

54.6%Of all 130 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE71 · 54.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 25.4%

Unspecified / other19 · 14.6%

POWER TRAIN13 · 10%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING7 · 5.4%

Share of the 130 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive…”NHTSA complaint 11502815 — filed 01/20/2023

“My vehicle first went into limp mode and stalled while driving December 2021. Vehicle was taken to Dealership in Alpharetta, GA. I was advised the…”NHTSA complaint 11478504 — filed 08/09/2022

“The car requires a quart of oil every 1 to two weeks. Brought it to multiple dealerships and was never given a reason why. Car…”NHTSA complaint 11476347 — filed 07/28/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: 71 of 130 complaints on file (54.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have in total?

130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.