Electrical System Related Problems of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (113 problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Hyundai Sonata


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata

The Electrical System problem

Went from 65 and dropped down to 40 going up grades on the freeway. Started shaking, check engine light went on and electric battery disappeared from dash. Got to top of grade, went back to normal. Problem repeated on next grades.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

On more than one occasion I have almost had a collision because the other driver was coming into my lane and I honked my horn, but it isn't loud enough to be heard. Apparently this has been an issue with the Sonata since 2011.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

The car when driven highway miles will not crank when you stop the engine. The check hybrid system light message comes up. The car will not start for 15 to 45 minutes. The engine light is on once the car starts but the next day there are no lights or diagnostic codes.   Read details...


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