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2016 Hyundai Sonata

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata is a full-size car, rated at 31 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.

2016 Hyundai Sonata
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Combined MPG
31
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$27,000
Recalls
6

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Model year2016
Vehicle classFull-size Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG28
Highway MPG36
Combined MPG31
CO₂ tailpipe286 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2000

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Sonata31 MPG combined
Sonata26 MPG combined
Sonata29 MPG combined
Sonata Hybrid40 MPG combined
Sonata Hybrid SE41 MPG combined
Sonata Limited24 MPG combined
Sonata Plug-in Hybrid40 MPG combined
Sonata Sport Limited28 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City28 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined31 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Sonata31 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 2% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$475/mo
Amount financed
$24,300
Total interest
$4,227
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5-year fuel cost
$6,484

$1,297/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG31
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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (6)

  • VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY16V726000 · 2016-10-11

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.

  • PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT17V359000 · 2017-06-05

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.

  • AIR BAGS16V615000 · 2016-08-24

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL16V232000 · 2016-04-21

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL15V678000 · 2015-10-20

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL21V749000 · 2021-09-24

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata is EPA-rated at 31 MPG combined (28 city / 36 highway).

Is the 2016 Hyundai Sonata reliable?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata costs roughly $1,297 per year to fuel, or about $6,484 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata is classified as a full-size car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC