2016 HYUNDAI SONATA Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has 9 recalls, the most serious affecting plug-in hybrid models, where a battery protection switch can accidentally cut power to the electric motor and cause the vehicle to lose drive unexpectedly. Several recalls are specific to hybrid and plug-in hybrid trims. The engine in hybrid models can develop premature wear in the connecting rod bearings, which can lead to engine damage, a stall, or a fire. The trunk's emergency interior release latch can also fail on hybrid trims, trapping someone inside the trunk with no way to open it from within. A separate recall covers this same trunk latch failure across a broader range of vehicles. On the safety equipment side, the driver's frontal airbag inflator may not adequately protect the driver's neck in a crash on certain vehicles, and this issue appears in two separate filings covering different production periods. Vehicles equipped with the panoramic sunroof option face a risk of the sunroof panel detaching while driving and becoming a road hazard. Two electrical recalls round out the list. On certain vehicles, the anti-lock brake warning light may not distinguish between a general brake issue and an ABS malfunction, leaving the driver without a clear warning that the brakes could lock under hard braking. A software issue in the junction box can also cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction the driver intends.