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KMHE24L13GA••••••2016 Hyundai SONATA
This build is quieter than most: 7 complaints against 14 for the average 2016 Hyundai SONATA build.
7on this build
707on the model
50builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Power Train 1Electrical System 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherAug 2022
In May 2022 after driving approximately 2.5 hours, when I turned off the vehicle and tried to restart, the Hybrid symbol "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM", after waiting approximately 15 minutes to restart and it started. During this trip this happened several more times. I brought it in to…
EngineMay 2022
When driving at 65+ mph the "Turn off Engine - Check Hybrid System" flashing triangle warning lamp came on, causing me to pull over on a freeway putting myself in danger of collision. After turning off vehicle with no explanation of warning symbol in owners manual I turned…
Service BrakesJan 2020
Parking break light not showing when it is applied my car is a hybrid and that's why dealer said recall no 164 doesn't apply to my vehicle, even though I have the same problem and same vehicle only because my vehicle is hybrid dealer refused to repair my car
Electrical SystemSep 2019
The car when driven highway miles will not crank when you stop the engine. The check hybrid system light message comes up. The car will not start for 15 to 45 minutes. The engine light is on once the car starts but the next day there are no lights or diagnostic codes. Stopped in…
Power TrainDec 2018
When I drive my sonata, sometimes the gears do no switch. I can drive on a flat or inclined surface and it will act up. We've taken our car several times to the dealership for diagnostic testing to see what's going on. But when the car is connected or the serviceman drives the…
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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 KMHE24L13GA038785 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.