2015 Hyundai Sonata Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Part of Generation 7 (LF) — 2015–2019.

20142016
Complaints
1,616
per 10K Sold
75.8
US Sales
213,303
Crashes
61
Fires
80
Injuries
58
Fatalities
4
Recalls
9

Worst 2015 Hyundai Sonata Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1597 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:65,638 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:34
#2159 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:53,662 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:16
#3130 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:48,963 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.

Engine Problems
597
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
34
Avg Miles
65,638
Electrical Faults
159
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
16
Avg Miles
53,662
Transmission / Drivetrain
130
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
48,963
Fuel System
71
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Avg Miles
49,926
Brakes
71
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
5
Avg Miles
41,545
Steering Defects
71
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
60,815
Unintended Acceleration
58
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
54,428
Body Structure
46
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Avg Miles
44,710
Headlight/Taillight Failures
37
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,145
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
50,007
Seat Belt Issues
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,227
Suspension Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
51,309
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
95,043
Wipers & Visibility
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,938
Wheel Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
22,751
Seat-Related Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
29,729
Electronic Stability Control
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,926
Sunroof/Moonroof
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,286
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
144,225
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,962
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Hyundai Sonata

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~906,089 vehicles.

21V749000Electrical System:software · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
~469,377 affected

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.

17V359000Parking Brake:indicator Light
~161,074 affected

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.

16V726000Sunroof/Moonroof
~62,811 affected

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.

16V232000Air Bags:frontal
~33 affected

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.

15V678000Instrument Cluster
~64,744 affected

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."

15V414000Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
~128,804 affected

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 fastening the seat belt.

14V784000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
~208 affected

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 separating from the transaxle differential.

14V368000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
~16,900 affected

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.

14V325000Electrical System:wiring · Steering
~2,138 affected

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, through May 23, 2014. A poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle's shifter from the Park position.

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2015 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata has 1,616 NHTSA complaints, 61 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 597 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (597 complaints, avg 65,638 mi); Electrical Faults (159 complaints, avg 53,662 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (130 complaints, avg 48,963 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,283 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata include 61 crash-related reports, 80 fire reports, 58 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 906,089 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Sonata reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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