2016 Hyundai Sonata
2016 Hyundai Sonata in NHTSA data: length 486 cm, curb weight 1,475–1,655 kg and 6 recall campaigns.
2016 Hyundai Sonata at a glance
NHTSA lists 4 specification rows for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. Overall length is 486 cm (191.3 in), width 187 cm, height 148 cm and wheelbase 281 cm (110.6 in). Curb weight is 1,475–1,655 kg (3,252–3,649 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 486 cm (2015: 482–486 cm) and curb weight 1,475–1,655 kg (2015: 1,475–1,591 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONATA 4DR SEDAN 2.4 | 486 cm191.3 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 148 cm58.3 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,475 kg3,252 lb |
| SONATA 4DR SEDAN HYBRID | 486 cm191.3 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 148 cm58.3 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,586 kg3,497 lb |
| SONATA 4DR SEDAN PHEV | 486 cm191.3 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 148 cm58.3 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,655 kg3,649 lb |
| SONATA 4DR SEDAN SPORT 2.0T | 486 cm191.3 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 148 cm58.3 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,590 kg3,505 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V749000 | 24 September 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. 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… |
| 17V359000 | 5 June 2017 | PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT | 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. |
| 16V726000 | 11 October 2016 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind… |
| 16V615000 | 24 August 2016 | AIR BAGS | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… |
| 16V232000 | 21 April 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal… |
| 15V678000 | 20 October 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.