Component Record

Hyundai Sonata 2016 Air Bags Problems

21 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V232000Reported April 21, 2016 - 33 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 21, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 33 vehicles across all affected models.

16V615000Reported August 24, 2016 - 1,031 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,031 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine470 Unknown Or Other91 Electrical System91 Power Train59 Brakes48 Lighting39

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.