2016 Hyundai Sonata

$1,000
from
330
listings
$1K–$18K
price range
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Low$1,000
High$18,195
From$1,000
Avg Mileage101,212 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 330 active dealer listings as of

Safety

6 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

2016 Hyundai Sonata Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,000
$1K–$18K
330 listings101,212 avg miles
Blue
From$9,249
819 listings|$9K–$36K
ECO
From$2,300
78 listings|$2K–$21K
GL
From$2,500
4 listings|$3K–$7K
GLS
From$750
465 listings|$750–$13K
LX
From$1,690
5 listings|$2K–$4K
Limited
From$800
1,844 listings|$800–$41K
Limited 2.0T
From$2,999
36 listings|$3K–$15K
N Line
From$10,500
1,235 listings|$11K–$42K
SE
From$850
2,824 listings|$850–$34K
SEL
From$4,900
8,481 listings|$5K–$40K
SEL Plus
From$9,999
358 listings|$10K–$27K
SEL Sport
From$11,582
18 listings|$12K–$32K
Sport
From$1,998
369 listings|$2K–$21K
Sport 2.0T
From$4,950
33 listings|$5K–$17K

2016 Hyundai Sonata Pricing

Price Trend

-6.7%
$1K$2K$3K$3K$4KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$1,400
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Hyundai Sonata Safety & Reliability

High Concern

With 6 recalls and 695 complaints, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

6
Recalls
695
Complaints
19
Crashes
28
Fires
Recall Findings
17V3590002017-05-06
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

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.

If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V7260002016-11-10
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

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.

If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V6150002016-24-08
AIR BAGS

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."

A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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16V2320002016-21-04
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

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15V6780002015-20-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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."

If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V7490002021-24-09
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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.

A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 695 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine304
02Unknown Or Other37
03Steering24
04Service Brakes20
05Electrical System20
695 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

24–41mpg combined
·
21-39city
·
30-42hwy
·
$1,050-$1,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata ranges from 24 to 41 MPG combined across 8 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Sonata Hybrid SE - Automatic (AM6)
41mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
39 city42 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean
Sonata Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
40mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
38 city41 hwy~$1,100/yr9/10 Clean
Sonata Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
40mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
38 city41 hwy~$1,100/yr10/10 Clean
Sonata - Automatic (AM7)
31mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city36 hwy~$1,400/yr8/10 Clean
Sonata - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Sonata Sport Limited - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean
Sonata - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average
Sonata Limited - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Hyundai Sonata

37States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Hyundai Sonata?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Hyundai Sonata a good car to buy?

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has 6 recalls on record. There are 6 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?

Fuel economy ranges from 24 to 41 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $907 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, based on 695 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2016 compare to other Hyundai Sonata years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Hyundai Sonata model years. Visit the Hyundai Sonata buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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