| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V749000 |
| Summary | 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 direction of what the driver intended. |
| Consequence | A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150731 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V166000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. |
| Consequence | If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid recalls?
A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM.
A: Yes, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid recalls?
A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM.