2016 Hyundai Sonata Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 35 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of its 725 total complaints that year. One crash and one fire are logged in this area, with a median failure mileage of 70,000 miles, and no related recalls are on file.
- Fuel System complaints
- 35
- 5% of 725
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses power and displays a hybrid system failure warning after stopping during a long highway drive.
- Vehicle fails to restart for about 30 minutes after highway driving, particularly following a quick stop, accompanied by a "check hev system" warning.
- The no-start and power-loss pattern recurred on the same vehicle over repeated trips, raising safety concerns among owners about being stranded in traffic.
When 2016 Hyundai Sonata fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 12, 2017, latest Aug 6, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
- NHTSA lists 35 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Sonata, which is 5% of the 725 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata fuel system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the fuel system on the 2016 Sonata.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2016 Sonata?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2016 Sonata is 70,000 miles.
- Are fuel system problems dangerous on the 2016 Sonata?
- NHTSA records tied to this area include one crash and one fire among the 35 complaints, though no injuries were reported.
- How does the 2016 Sonata compare to other model years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2016 Sonata's fuel system complaints are 5% of its total complaints, lower than years like 2013 (11%) and 2014 (12%), but well below later years such as 2023 (51%).