2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle Impact:While driving, the vehicle suddenly displayed a "Check Hybrid System" warning on the dashboard and suffered a complete, sudden loss of propulsion while on the road. The vehicle dropped power completely and would not restart, creating an immediate, severe safety hazard to myself and…”
filed Sep 7, 2026
“While on the highway vehicle started shaking violently, flashing engine light then service hybrid system along with every light on the dash! Car still running poorly, stiff steering very hard to slow down to get to safety! By the time I was able to pull over the engine was knocking and a burning…”
filed Sep 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sonata Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 2 | 11% |
| 2021 Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 7 | 13% |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 Sonata Hybrid | 14 | 13% |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 30 | 19% |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 10 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.