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2016 Hyundai Sonata driver assistance problems

17 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 39,000.

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
39,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic emergency braking
    4
  • Warnings
    2
  • Blind spot detection
    2
  • Adaptive cruise control
    2
  • Warning
    1
  • Rearview system braking
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Hyundai Sonata driver assistance problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata driver assistance

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Adaptive cruise 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2016 Hyundai Sonata owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 10, 2025 · Driver assistance · 111,000 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking system engaged abruptly while there was no other vehicle or object near the vehicle, which nearly caused another vehicle to rear-end the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving. The dealer was notified of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NC

I was driving as normal and twice about 3 min apart from each other my car went into emergency braking and stopped sudden. No red lights no warnings nothing. Also periodically my car dashboard lights will come on while driving filtering through all the hazard checks. Sometimes it stays on and sometimes it don't. Eventually dash goes back normal. Again all with no warning. Very scary

Filed Jul 28, 2024 · Driver assistance · SC

Paint The paint issue with hyundai is ridiculous. I have a 2016 Hyundai sonata. No matter if i’m driving, going through a car wash, or just sitting in the yard. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Corporate and a lawyer has been contacted and the said there wasn’t anything they could do. There is thousands of cars that look the same or worse than mine.

Filed Mar 23, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MS

The blind spot detection system needs alignment. When the blind spot detection fails it disables traction control and anti-lock brakes. The parking sensor and backup sensors should have nothing to do with the antilogue brakes or traction control. Since these items are disabled traction does not exist and anti-lock brakes are ineffective.

Filed Nov 1, 2023 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · FL

found me driving on I 75 and I put the Cruise Control at 70 miles, instead of maintaining the speed at 70miles the vehicle accelerated to more than 90 miles per hour I had to quickly put my foot on the brake otherwise I could have an accident with the vehicle from the front, after all this happened, I felt the car was losing speed, I tried to accelerate but it did not go over 60 miles per hour. I took it to the mechanic and they did not detect anything in the vehicle's computer. This vehicle also turns off at times when you are driving and it turns off it also spend too much oil motor , I started looking for information on this model of car and I see that there are more than 550 people who have the same problem as me, this is an unsafe vehicle for the road

Filed Oct 2, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · FL

Bought the car on 08/20/2022. On 09/07/2022 we took the car back to Allen Turner because the engine light was flashing and the car would not go over a certain speed. There were metal shavings in the oil. It was throwing code P1326. They did an update on car and told me the cylinder walls were scored but the motor had a lifetime warranty no matter what happened to it. Every time we would have the oil changed, we would have to add 3 quarts of oil every 10-15 days. The vehicle stalled out at a very busy intersection nearly causing a wreck with my teenage daughter driving. Had it towed to dealership and they said it needed a new motor because it has one of the defective motors in it according to the VIN. Then they told me it was oil consumption and they could replace spark plugs and oil and it would be drivable but it would stall, it would break down and the motor will seize. It is only a matter of time. Hyundai will not honor the warranty on it because the motor is not seized up. The service manager told me to drive it until it seizes and then they would cover the engine replacement. The vehicle is not safe to operate. It is a safety hazard for anyone to drive. Hyundai will not stand behind their products when they already know it is defective.

Filed Aug 27, 2023 · Airbags, Driver assistance · CA

1. Driver side airbag. Inspected. 2.Airbag safety light is on in the console. Driver may receive injury or death if airbag does not deploy during accident. 3.Yes by Antioch NAPA Auto Center (925)757-7274 4. Yes 5. Yes. Warning light lamp is on for the driver side airbag. First appeared around 7/27/2023 Diagnostic Test: Found code B138000 driver front airbag was not responding. Air bag not registering on scan tool. Tested airbag in seat and it had .1ohm. There is a short in Airbag.

Filed Jun 2, 2022 · Driver assistance, Engine · AL

My car begins to shake cutoffs every time I use the air or drive on May 29,2022 took it to get it look at a repair shop. They diagnosed it with internal engine problems.

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 Apr 7, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 36,000 miles · PA

Rear brakes are never applied evenly. Every time car brakes it lurches forward between times when it feels like the brakes are engaging. This happens when the vehicle is in motion on both city streets and highway. When going above 45 MPH the steering wheel will also shake after brakes are engaged.

Questions about the 2016 Hyundai Sonata driver assistance

Does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have driver assistance problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2016 Hyundai Sonata driver assistance problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 39,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata driver assistance?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Hyundai Sonata have the most driver assistance problems?

The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2011 (70 complaints), 2006 (61 complaints) and 2009 (51 complaints).

Other 2016 Hyundai Sonata problems

Engine 463Electrical 89Transmission 59Brakes 47Lights 38Fuel system 35Steering 34Body 31Acceleration 30Airbags 21Visibility 11Seat belts 9Suspension 5Locks 4Seats 4Tires 3Wheels 2

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