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Hyundai Sonata 2016 Electrical System Problems

91 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata - 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage91 complaints

91 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

15V678000Reported October 20, 2015 - 64,744 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 64,744 vehicles across all affected models.

21V749000Reported September 24, 2021 - 469,377 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 469,377 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine470Unknown Or Other91Power Train59Brakes48Lighting39Fuel and Propulsion System34
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.