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5NPE34AF9GH••••••2016 Hyundai SONATA
That is about average for the 2016 Hyundai SONATA — 14 complaints per build across 50 builds.
21on this build
701on the model
50builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 12Service Brakes 3Structure 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJun 2022
Engine caught on fire while driving
Service BrakescrashJun 2016
The contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 mph, automatic emergency braking (aeb) system engaged for no reason. As a result, the contact's vehicle was rear ended. When the aeb system engaged, a high pitched tone sounded and an aeb system indicator illuminated. A…
Power TrainApr 2026
My 2016 Hyundai Sonata is experiencing severe oil consumption due to a known Hyundai engine defect. The engine burns oil rapidly and loses more than a quart between oil changes. This creates a safety hazard because the engine can stall, seize, or fail while driving. The Hyundai…
EngineFeb 2026
My 2016 Hyundai Sonata (VIN: [XXX]) has a serious safety issue involving excessive engine oil consumption. The vehicle loses oil rapidly between changes and requires frequent top‑offs to avoid engine damage. This creates a risk of sudden engine failure while driving. The…
StructureNov 2023
I own a 2016 Hyundai Sonata and on vacation in Florida the cap to the shark Finn Antenna flew off on the highway. I noted there are recalls on newer versions of the Sonata but not on the 2016. I feel that is a problem that Hyundai should address as it is a safety hazard and…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5NPE34AF9GH434647 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.