Numerous posts and this has occurred to me numerous times within the past 2 months. After driving vehicle on the freeway, and getting off to get gas or stop to get groceries or anything, when the vehicle is turned off, check hybrid system light comes on and vehicle is disabled. Will not start or attempt to start for at least 20 minutes. When vehicle starts back up the check engine light comes on and stays on until the vehicle is turned off again then the cel goes away. Sounds like numerous people are having this issue, I however have been lucky that it hasn't shut off while driving on the freeway, sounds like many other people it has. There needs to be a recall or the car be labeled as lemon or something.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: won't start
5 of the 133 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 31 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Won't start by model year
What owners say
At around 104k miles the engine begins knocking and heavily vibrating. Time to time the care will not start and say "check hybrid battery" and I have to leave it off for about 10 mins before it starts working again.
After filling tank for long road trips the car does not start and the check hev hybrid system light comes on.
On approximately april 30, 2018, while driving my hyundai sonata hybrid to montgomery alabama I stopped to fill up on gas. After filling up I got back in my car and the car would not start my car, that's when I noticed the check hybrid system warning and check engine light came on. The steering was locked and the engine lost total power. Vehicle would not restart. Vehicle was stationary at a gas pump
Hev check hybrid system. Car would not start. Car dropped @ dealer on 4/16/18 @ 0830. Today is 4/24/18. Car started after waiting 15-20 mins. Check engine light still on when dropped at dealer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Engine
- This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- A class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles (“Class...
- Op code/part number (reference guide for service campaign T6G)
- The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from...
- Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting...
Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
- Risk
- A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
Recall number 20V746000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
5 of 133 owner complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (4%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
There is 1 recall and 31 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Check engine light 31Knocking 21Engine failure 19Stalling 13Loss of power 9Fire or smoke 6Won't shift 6Sunroof shattered 5
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