2016 Hyundai Sonata Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 4%of 729 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of the 729 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 5 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.
“Vehicle fails to accelerate or acts as if it is going to shut off and just recently I got in vehicle started it and the check engine light came on. Vehicle shut off while starting it finally it started up I took it to auto zone to read the code. They advised me the code p200a is very common among Hyundai and it most like is the vcma that needs replacement. After doing further research there are many complaints about the vcma failing and having to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11161218, filed 2018-12, 75,000 miles“Car shakes erratically when trying to accelerate and has no power after hitting accelerator. It struggles to get any power to get going after being stopped at a red light. Gear changes get stuck and I have literally been stuck in middle of intersection while doing a legal u-turn in a busy busy la intersection with my 10yr old in the back seat and the only way to get out of the situation was to turn car off and turn on again which poses a major safety issue for both my daughter and myself. …”
NHTSA complaint #11242409, filed 2019-08, 28,000 miles“Hello I purchased a 2016 Hyundai Sonata 4/8/2020 with 110,743 miles on it with now 116,000. About a month ago my check engine light came on with no symptoms to the naked eye . Maybe a week later I could feel the difference in the speed control the air intake seemed very sluggish it won't take off from the line it will drag before it decides to pick up speed . Now the issue is that this is a common problem with these specific cars with no recall on them. This is an expensive fix that I should not be responsible for. Code p200 intake manifold .. …”
NHTSA complaint #11344008, filed 2020-08, 116,000 miles“- sudden accecleration surge when releasing brake. When turning into parking and when light turn green and releasing brake. - spuratic acceleration decrease when driving... Most recent: pulling into parking stall ( left) as I pulled foward and release brake to move up another foot, the car suddenly accelerated. Car went over parking block ( 1-2 feet in front of me) then jump over into a tree. ( 1-2 feet in front of parking block). Force of surge left skid marks on parking block. Air bags did not deploy, but caused serious damage (approx 5k)”
NHTSA complaint #11267606, filed 2019-10, 29,000 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 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 24% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 9 | 9% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 19 | 5% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 30 | 4% |
| 2015 | 61 | 5% |
| 2014 | 22 | 3% |
| 2013 | 86 | 4% |
| 2012 | 84 | 5% |
| 2011 | 95 | 3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 | 31 | 7% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 20 | 3% |
| 2006 | 39 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 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 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsBody and structure
31 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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