Hyundai · model year 2016
2016 Hyundai Sonata
Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All Hyundai Sonata model years →
2016 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 31 | 286 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Regular | 40 | 225 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Regular | 41 | 221 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 347 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 365 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 40 | 101 | 27 | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 307 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 317 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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21V749000 2021-09-24 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
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…
Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
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21V619000 2021-08-06 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2016
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.