These are standard specifications for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Electronic with OD lock-up torque converter
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2015 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $21,750-34,075 |
| Weight : | 3250 lbs | 1474.175 kg |
| MPG City : | 25 |
| MPG Highway : | 38 |
| Combined MPG : | 30.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2014 New York International Auto Show |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.27 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 11.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
6 Automatic Electronic with OD lock-up torque converter
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.212:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.637:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.800:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.386:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.000:1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.772:1 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  10.5% |
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 10.5% |
Recall
| 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 | PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140425 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V359000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch. |
| Consequence | If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164. |
| 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. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140528 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V678000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, 'Light Vehicle Brake Systems.' |
| Consequence | If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134. |
| 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. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140528 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V726000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving. |
| Consequence | If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152. |
| 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. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140529 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V232000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended. |
| Consequence | An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144. |
| 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. |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160225 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V615000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' |
| Consequence | A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148. |
| 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 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has a length of 191.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has a width of 73.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has 40.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has legroom of 45.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2016 Hyundai Sonata cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata had an MSRP of $21,750 - $$34,075 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Hyundai Sonata was a Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata had a 6 speed Automatic Electronic with OD lock-up torque converter gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has a length of 191.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has a width of 73.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has 40.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has legroom of 45.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2016 Hyundai Sonata cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata had an MSRP of $21,750 - $$34,075 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Hyundai Sonata was a Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2016 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The 2016 Hyundai Sonata had a 6 speed Automatic Electronic with OD lock-up torque converter gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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