2016 Hyundai Sonata service brakes problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 18, 2026
“Vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Sonata VIN: [XXX] While stopped in traffic with my foot firmly on the brake, my vehicle begins to accelerate before I release the brake pedal. This is not normal “creep” — the engine increases RPM and the vehicle moves forward as if the accelerator is being applied, even…”
filed Jan 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Sonata | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Sonata | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 Sonata | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Sonata | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Sonata | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 Sonata | 20 | 3% |
| 2015 Sonata | 72 | 6% |
| 2014 Sonata | 57 | 8% |
| 2013 Sonata | 141 | 7% |
| 2012 Sonata | 151 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.