Does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, electrical system, hybrid propulsion system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid?

26 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Hyundai been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hyundai dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid recalls, newest first

September 24, 2021NHTSA 21V749000469,377 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Components: Exterior lighting › Turn signal; Electrical system › Software

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 12, 2018NHTSA 18V1660002,840 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid propulsion system

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Consequence: If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine18
Electrical system12
Unknown or other5
Hybrid propulsion system3
Power train3

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Questions

Does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, electrical system, hybrid propulsion system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid?: 26 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.