2016 Hyundai Sonata Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 38 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, about 5% of its 725 total complaints. Owners most often describe panoramic sunroof wind deflector detachment, door and lock failures, paint flaking, and loose interior/frame components, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed for this area on this model year.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 38
- 5% of 725
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Panoramic sunroof wind deflectors detach or unbond at highway speed, risking the glass panel dislodging while driving.
- Door hardware fails, including inoperable rear door locks, loose or knocking door internals, and door handle end caps that break off.
- Paint flakes or chips off the body without impact, sometimes reported as a factory paint defect and recurring after repair.
- Trunk fails to open or close using the key fob or panel button, requiring the manual key override.
- Interior seat hardware, such as a seat-rail screw connecting to the car frame, works loose over time causing the seat to wobble.
- Exterior trim pieces, like the antenna cover, detach from the vehicle while driving at highway speed.
When 2016 Hyundai Sonata body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 22, 2016, latest Jan 21, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
- NHTSA lists 38 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Sonata, which is about 5% of the 725 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata's structure or body issues?
- No related recalls are listed in this data for the 2016 Sonata's Structure & Body category, though some owners describe sunroof wind-deflector issues similar to recalls seen on other years.
- At what mileage do 2016 Sonata owners report structure and body problems?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Sonata is 60,000 miles.
- What are the most common body complaints on the 2016 Sonata?
- Owners most frequently report panoramic sunroof wind deflector detachment, door lock and handle failures, paint flaking, and loose interior hardware.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- Across the Structure & Body area for the 2016 Sonata, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries, with no reported fires.