2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 729 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, 1% of the 729 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 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.
“My son got trapped in the rear right passenger seatbelt while in parking and it got so tight as it was retracting back. We didn't understand the seriousness of the issue and saw him pulling it hard. The moment we saw him crying I had to cut the seat belt immediately as it became so tight around his tummy.”
NHTSA complaint #11196795, filed 2019-04, 54,000 miles“The drivers side seatbelt doesn't retract on it's own/spring is too weak, you have to feed it back in which is a pain. Most importantly it presents a safety hazard if your car gets trapped underwater or it's on fire, the very long & basically loose belt could tangle you up leaving you trapped in the vehicle to die a slow death. Ofcourse if there is a fire you do stand a chance the fire will burn through the belt before you're completely dead.”
NHTSA complaint #11322690, filed 2020-04, 2,450 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the driver's seat belt became inoperable. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to properly retract or properly restrain the contact while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the seat belt assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,800.”
NHTSA complaint #11631674, filed 2024-12, 66,800 miles“The rear seat belts lock up and hold the occupants tight against the seats. So tight it makes it difficult to release them. Compared to front seats the belts are free until a abrupt stop”
NHTSA complaint #11209659, filed 2019-05“The first is the drivers side headlight not properly projecting light. The light projected a shadow across the center of the light preventing proper illumination in front of my vehicle. This is causing a safety issue. Brought car to dealer who confirmed that the left headlight was deformed preventing proper projection of the light. This deformity was not covered nor are there any recalls even though numerous people reported the same issue. Am working on privately replacing them both. The second was the return tensioner not properly retracting the seatbelt back in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11494043, filed 2022-11Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 | 25 | 3% |
| 2013 | 62 | 3% |
| 2012 | 75 | 5% |
| 2011 | 107 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 19 | 4% |
| 2007 | 60 | 9% |
| 2006 | 102 | 10% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1992 | 4 | 18% |
| 1991 | 9 | 31% |
| 1990 | 3 | 19% |
| 1989 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
453 complaintsOther or unknown
92 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
59 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsEngine cooling
17 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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