2016 Hyundai Sonata electrical system problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Backup vision system failed. Couldn't see vision because screen was blank. Radio didn't work either. Went to dealership with the problem they said it was not covered by the warranty. Paid to have it fixed.”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“Went from 65 and dropped down to 40 going up grades on the freeway. Started shaking, check engine light went on and electric battery disappeared from dash. Got to top of grade, went back to normal. Problem repeated on next grades. Car had just left dealership lot an hour prior where it was safety…”
filed Jun 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received…Campaign 21V749000 · Sep 24, 2021
- Affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light…Campaign 15V678000 · Oct 20, 2015
Related service bulletins
Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter…
26-EE-003H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 18, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 18 | 39% |
| 2023 Sonata | 12 | 14% |
| 2022 Sonata | 15 | 16% |
| 2021 Sonata | 17 | 13% |
| 2020 Sonata | 40 | 22% |
| 2019 Sonata | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 Sonata | 60 | 16% |
| 2017 Sonata | 65 | 9% |
| 2015 Sonata | 167 | 15% |
| 2014 Sonata | 135 | 18% |
| 2013 Sonata | 260 | 14% |
| 2012 Sonata | 234 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
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.