What NHTSA's records show for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata: 1,156 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (631), Electrical System (168), Power Train (135). 34 complaints mention a crash and 48 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2015 Hyundai Sonata owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata: 1,156 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (631), Electrical System (168), Power Train (135). 34 complaints mention a crash and 48 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2015 Hyundai Sonata recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns and 1,156 owner complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The most-reported problem areas are Engine (631), Electrical System (168), Power Train (135). The most recent recall (NHTSA #21V749000, September 2021) covers the Exterior Lighting. 2 campaigns carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
9
Owner complaints
1,156
Complaints mentioning a crash
34
Complaints mentioning a fire
48
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Engine
631
Electrical System
168
Power Train
135
Fuel/Propulsion System
78
Service Brakes
77
Steering
74
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #21V749000 — Exterior Lighting (September 2021): 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,…
NHTSA #17V359000 — Parking Brake (June 2017): 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.
NHTSA #16V726000 — Visibility (October 2016): 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…
NHTSA #16V232000 — Air Bags (April 2016): 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…
NHTSA #15V678000 — Electrical System (October 2015): 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…
NHTSA #15V414000 — Seat Belts (June 2015): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from…
NHTSA #14V784000 — Power Train (December 2014): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 1.6 liter model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured August 29, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect left axle shaft which may result in the shaft…
NHTSA #14V368000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (June 2014): Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, through June 16, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, one or both of the front brake calipers may fracture.
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.
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