2016 Hyundai Sonata Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 5%of 729 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of the 729 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When accelerating there is a ticking noise coming from engine. This has been happening for a while after I got the update and new wiring harness from the campaign. I'm scared to drive my car, I accelerate slowly because I get nervous it will blow up. I took this car to a Hyundai dealership and they quoted me over 500 dollars for this repair and it might not even fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11373910, filed 2020-11, 70,000 miles“I was driving the car and the car started spitting and did not want to go. Then white smoke came out of the tail pipe. I cut the car of and waited in traffic with my baby in the car , then turned the car back on. The engine light came on and the car drove like it had no energy. I was on my way to my new job for the first day.”
NHTSA complaint #10980354, filed 2017-04, 190,843 miles“My right high beam stopped working, I have to add oil to my car every 3 days. Burns more gas going back and forth to work. Going around a fast highway curb, the engine shut down the speed of my car and would not stop dropping down to 45 MPH in a 70mph packed highway. Awful experience. Called in the problem to Hyundai and they didn't show any care. I had an accident happen and I don't know if the electrical problem could be a result to the accidents. The case has been closed and nothing but a paper from a lawyer about getting $1000 for my car being at high risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #11377005, filed 2020-11, 106,000 miles“While the vehicle is in motion and when I hit the brake. A click noise is always coming when we hit the brake till the end. Always happening observing from past 2 months. The other problem is when we hit the brake and and hold the shift knob it is making tick tick noise. Always happens when I showed to the mechanic they are saying it is normal because they have to do it for free of charge. Hyundai gives warranty but the dealers neglect to do. I am getting a mileage of average 10 miles if I even maintain a speed of 45-50 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10972149, filed 2017-04, 31,500 miles“Vehicle is unable to start for about 30 minutes after driving for 60 minutes in any weather condition from very cold to hot. Check hev system warning comes on when this happens and will not start. Happens after a quick stop while highway driving”
NHTSA complaint #11302212, filed 2020-01, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10154683Feb 18, 2019In a gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine, highly pressurized gasoline is injected via a common rail fuel line and injectors that deliver fuel directly into the combustion…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 44 | 50% |
| 2022 | 29 | 31% |
| 2021 | 34 | 25% |
| 2020 | 59 | 32% |
| 2019 | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 | 34 | 9% |
| 2017 | 33 | 4% |
| 2016 | 34 | 5% |
| 2015 | 86 | 7% |
| 2014 | 89 | 12% |
| 2013 | 211 | 11% |
| 2012 | 114 | 7% |
| 2011 | 133 | 4% |
| 2010 | 12 | 3% |
| 2009 | 23 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 | 22 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 25 | 8% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 20% |
| 1997 | 17 | 35% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
453 complaintsOther or unknown
92 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
59 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
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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