The service and repair manual for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata — 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 17 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Hyundai published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | GL Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Plug-In Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · Plug-In Hybrid Ultimate Sedan 4-Door +11 |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 983 complaints · 168 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Sonata manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 593
- General Information 1,550
- Accessories & Equipment 2,928
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 460
- Body & Frame 598
- Maintenance 13
- Brakes 1,255
- Restraints 2,102
- Drivelines & Axles 35
- Steering 39
- Electrical 1,821
- Suspension 295
- Engine Mechanical 312
- Transmission 539
- Engine Performance 4,088
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Sonata
- Exterior Lighting — turn signal · 21V749000A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases.
- Air Bags · 16V615000A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of inju.
- Air Bags — frontal · 16V232000An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
- Electrical System — instrument cluster/panel · 15V678000If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the abs syst.
- Visibility — sun/moon roof assembly · 16V726000If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a cra.
- Parking Brake — indicator light · 17V359000If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may.
Owners have filed 983 complaints and Hyundai has issued 168 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Sonata. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Sonata manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Sonata?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the GL Sedan 4-Door, Premium Sedan 4-Door, Hybrid Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Plug-In Hybrid Sedan 4-Door, Plug-In Hybrid Ultimate Sedan 4-Door, Limited 2.0T Sedan 4-Door, GLS Sedan 4-Door, Plug-In Hybrid Limited Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, Hybrid Limited Sedan 4-Door, Eco Sedan 4-Door, Sport 2.0T Sedan 4-Door, Sport Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door, Ultimate 2.0T Sedan 4-Door, Sport Tech Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Hyundai published for this year.
What 2016 Sonata problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Sonata, covering exterior lighting, air bags, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Hyundai dealers.
Does it include 2016 Sonata wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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