2016 Ford Taurus vs 2016 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Taurus | 2016 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 725 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 110 | 228 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 26–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,483 mi | 67,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 450 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 89 |
| Power Train | 3 | 59 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 42 |
| Steering | 9 | 33 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 38 |
| Structure | 6 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 0 | 112 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 101 |
| Stalling | 0 | 96 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 58 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 38 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 27 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 23 |
2016 Ford Taurus
2016 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.