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2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 40 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 38 | 41 | 40 | 101 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
43 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid?
EPA figures for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid reach 40 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid?
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (2016 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.