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2016 Hyundai Sonata: ABS light or ABS activating

10 of the 730 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

What owners say

Filed Mar 18, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · SC

I contact the Hyundai dealer about my 2016 Hyundai sonata. for all I know those vehicles have recalls with engine failure/stalling due to premature rod bearing wear, fire risks from malfunctioning electric oil pumps. My car is having those exact problems with the abs lights being on and is also have problems with the VVT sprocket. And the oil I called Hyundai and they said my vehicle only has a recall with the JUNCTION BOX. But my car is unable to go over 60. And is unsafe to drive and the recalls with that type of model car is the same recalls I am having and soon as I've bought the car and had it for some time i am starting to have those problems so I would like to know what’s going on because it is unsafe and I can’t even drive my vehicle I also have a blinking check engine light. I’ve wanted to report this now incase risk of a fire because I’ve did my research and realize these cars that have these type of problems are known for catching on fire.

Filed Dec 5, 2024 · Brakes · 149,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the parking brake light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS control module was faulty and needed be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 149,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2023 · Brakes · NY

While driving on the highway, there was a sudden beep sound followed by the ABS light, the brake lights turning on, and the traction control light turning on. The vehicle keeps moving and the breaks are not working, and the brake pedal is too tight to press. To avoid a collision on the highway, I used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle If I turn off the engine and then turn it back on, I can drive, but again the same problem begins, and we must use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. A local Hyundai dealer has been notified about this issue, but it has been 3 days since they have not been able to resolve it

Filed Apr 12, 2023 · Brakes · FL

Please contact me for more details on issues and info on this dealership (Kendall Hyndai in Miami I know there something wrong with the way they’re responding to this very dangerous brake issue’s before it cause l serious injuries or. fatalities Took the car to dealership with an abs light on and stop check brakes light as well had total brake failure after running diagnostic the said I need to change the pressure source unit which cost me 4k after picking up vehicle and driving a few mile had same issue happen they said I need to change both rear bearing sensors which is another. 1500 iam feeling like this is a very serious issue and the are just charging me as much as they can . I called another dealer close by and found that they charged way less labor and parts fees example ~ was charged 289 an hour other dealer 190 plus less hour as well the parts were same issue paid 2159 for pressure source unit and other dealer was 1900 plus a shipping fee of 100 to get it faster the other dealer said the don’t charge for that in other words the dealer I went to Kendall Hyndai was way over charging for every aspect of my issue this unexceptable to me and should be looked into!!!! This more importantly is a dangerous problem when you lose breaks unexpectedly which could cause serious bodily harm to one self and the second part of the dealer charging way more than reasonable prices is also unbelievable and disturbing as well

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Brakes · 135,982 miles · FL

ABS system lights up and stop car and check brakes flashes loss of brakes completely!!!!

Filed Oct 27, 2022 · Engine · GA

While driving at about 45MPH, the car lost and acceleration was limited as the car wouldn’t work properly. Engine make a ticking sound when trying to accelerate. At the time of lost power the check engine(flashing), abs and traction control all came on. It almost caused me to get into an accident. The car also indicated to shut off vehicle. The vehicle code read P1326, called dealer and they stated multiple vehicles has been having the same issues and that they are full with no openings. So I’m in the process of getting it to a dealer who has an opening for a better diagnostic. Dealer says it may be rod bearings.

Filed Jul 19, 2022 · Brakes · GA

ABS light has been on since the car had under 40k miles on it...I took it in and they won't repair without cost to myself although my car was under warranty. I had it looked at again at 79k miles and they still won't do anything about it. This also affects (according to them) how the transmission shifts which is a really hard shift when accelerating. I have had animals (deer and dogs) jump in front of me while driving and my brakes lock up and cause me to swerve out of control.

Filed May 26, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the ABS, traction control, and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where she was informed that the diagnostic test indicated that the rear wheels were moving at over 200 KM/H while the vehicle was idle. The dealer also diagnosed that the ABS had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2021 · Brakes · IL

2016 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0, 62,000 miles Ive had my vehicle to the dealers 3 times for a soft pedal /no brakes. They said they cant fix it . The said they replaced the entire abs system but there is no record of it. They said they put all new brakes lines on. They gave me my car back both times and I avoided a few major accidents. They have had my vehicle for 4 months. The owner will not respond to my call or email. They said an engineer from the factory was coming wendnesday 10/6/2021 and I'm not sure I believe them.

Filed May 27, 2020 · Electrical · 122,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that when shifting into gear, the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the front driver's side cv axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact called crystal chrysler dodge jeep ram of brooksville located at 14358 cortez blvd, brooksville, fl 34613, (352) 597-1265, and notified the dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v678000 (electrical system), however her VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Parking brake: indicator lightReported June 5, 2017 · 161,074 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑671‑3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.

Recall number 17V359000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata abs

Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?

10 of 730 owner complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2006.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?

There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata

Engine failure 147Check engine light 142Oil consumption 135Knocking 94Stalling 89Loss of power 53Fire or smoke 36Misfire 28Jerking 25Headlights 23Won't shift 23Hesitation 16Power steering loss 12Won't start 10Steering lock-up 8Overheating 7Brake failure 6Grinding brakes 6Shudder 6Adaptive cruise 5Door locks 5Fuel pump 5Warning lights 5

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