2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 130 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid overview page.
What owners report
“While driving on the highway at speed, I received a red Check Hybrid System error, and immediately lost all acceleration, putting myself and all occupants…”NHTSA complaint 11494395 — filed 11/21/2022
“The car requires a quart of oil every 1 to two weeks. Brought it to multiple dealerships and was never given a reason why. Car…”NHTSA complaint 11476347 — filed 07/28/2022
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V749000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System) however, the part to…”NHTSA complaint 11472959 — filed 07/08/2022
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: 33 of 130 complaints on file (25.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have in total?
130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
