2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that on three separate occasions while driving approximately 65 MPH, the “Check Hybrid System - Turn Off Engine” message was displayed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that the vehicle decelerated and went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11529173, filed 2023-06, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH or faster in Hybrid Mode, the vehicle stalled. The HEV error warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The check engine warning light was also illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and disengaged the HEV Mode for the vehicle to restart and function as intended. The failure occurred three times. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer however, the mechanics were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11490124, filed 2022-10, 66,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated while the vehicle was approaching a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated he manually pushed the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact went back with his trailer and trailered the vehicle to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the Hybrid control unit to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11472475, filed 2022-07, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V166000Mar 12, 2018Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection…Covers: Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 2016–2018
Hybrid propulsion system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
18 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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