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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

2016–2020 only

345 classified complaints 7 recalls

2016–2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid models have 345 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 34,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Sonata Hybrid report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2011–2015

2016–2020

2021–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016–2020 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 66 complaints

Median onset: 34,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 58 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 41 complaints

Median onset: 59,318 miles.

More common in older model years.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 27 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 44,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 14 complaints

Median onset: 84,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 13 complaints

Median onset: 22,700 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 13 complaints

Median onset: 61,000 miles.

Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2020 model years. See the full Hyundai Sonata Hybrid report for every year and full specs/safety data.