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2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Electrical system

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

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 469,377 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V749000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 348,158 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V619000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 128,948 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V746000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

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

Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 62,811 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V726000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

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

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 33 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V232000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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