2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, 19% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,350 miles.
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.
“Hybrid system warning light came on several times. Now it is not operable. Car was checked by local Hyundai dealer service 3 days ago. They did not have parts at the time of service, they did not perform the recall service. I was able to drive it back home safely, but when I tried to start the car again 3 days later in the evening, it gave warnings. Car is not operable.”
NHTSA complaint #11121258, filed 2018-08, 8,550 miles“Takata recall august 25th the car was driven into some high water and was parked by a gas station near green road and aldean westfield r. The car was underwater from the front end. I have taken the vehicle in for repair multiple times for repair. From warranty issues to flood repair, both can't give me a straight answer to what is wrong with the car. The car stops and completely shuts off hybrid malfunction. We dont have any documents, the dealership has copys of all repars.”
NHTSA complaint #11144863, filed 2018-11, 30,000 miles“The vehicle will not charge the hybrid battery when properly plugged in, with either 110v or 220v plug. This happened previously and Hyundai repaired it with a part costing around $2,000 they told me (it was under warranty and cost me nothing). Has been in the shop continually since july 7, 2017 (31 days!) this time. The vehicle was stationary, in my garage. This problem was noticed in the past (not charging overnight), but never stayed a problem--I was able to get it to charge usually the very next day. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013127, filed 2017-08, 16,700 miles“This is a plug-in hybrid. Charging light on the dash blinks red indicating there is an issue (per manual). Also blinks while driving. Should be green. Still charges. Taken to two Hyundai dealerships. Computer produces no codes. Dealership does not know how to proceed. Safety concern is it’s unknown if battery is dangerous to charge? Is it dangerous to drive? How does a car indicate a problem but then give no codes.”
NHTSA complaint #11454948, filed 2022-03Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
18 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
3 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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