Trim Report

Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus2016

Includes:SONATA|SEL Plus
$9,999
Starting From
358
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 358 active dealer listings as of

Min $9,999
Max $27,373
From $9,999
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Safety

6 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

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Where to Find Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus

Location data for all 2016 Hyundai Sonata trims combined

37States

10% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 37 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Hyundai Sonata Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Hyundai Sonata trims

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
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Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Hyundai Sonata trims

24–41mpg combined
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21-39city
·
30-42hwy
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$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)

SEL Plus Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus

How does the SEL Plus compare to other Hyundai Sonata trims?

The SEL Plus occupies a distinct position in the Hyundai Sonata range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus?

Maintenance costs for the SEL Plus align with the broader Hyundai Sonata ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2016 model year has 6 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2016 Hyundai Sonata page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus?

For the SEL Plus, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Hyundai Sonata buyer's guide.

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