2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Recalls

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    Manufacturer

    Hyundai Motor America

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V749000
    SummaryHyundai 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.
    ConsequenceA turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers 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.
    NotesOwners 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.

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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Manufacturer

    Hyundai Motor America

    Mfr Report Date20150731
    NHTSA Campaign ID18V166000
    SummaryHyundai 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.
    ConsequenceIf 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.
    RemedyHyundai 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.
    NotesOwners 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.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024

    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

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