2016 Honda Accord vs 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
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 Honda Accord | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 601 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 80 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–30 | 40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 28,100 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 195 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 127 | 0 |
| Engine | 44 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 2 |
| Power Train | 29 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 0 |
| Steering | 30 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 6 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2016 Honda Accord
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
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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.