Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata has 9 recalls, 1120 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
9
Recalls
1120
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 3, 2026
16V726000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, an...
17V359000
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate t...
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected ...
15V414000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected ve...
14V368000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, through June 16, 2014. Due to a man...
14V325000
STEERING
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, through May 23, 2014. A poor connectio...
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POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 1.6 liter model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured August 29, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junctio...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while idling at a stop light the veh... |
| May 25, 2026 | ENGINE | Was driving the vehicle up Berthoud Pass on [XXX] . Was a few miles past Berthoud Falls and realized... |
| May 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Car stopped in the middle of the road , with warning beeps and warning messages on the dashboard say... |
| May 6, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehi... |
| May 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's son owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being dr... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | ENGINE | 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L Theta II GDI engine experienced complete failure due to connecting rod bear... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | ENGINE | On 5/27/2026 I was driving home from work. Had just gotten off the frwy , was driving around 35-40... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have the 2015 Hyundai sonata with the 2.5 GDI engine that eventually will seize due to internal da... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | ENGINE | since i have owned this car they have replaced the knock sensor twice. there is a recall on the engi... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | ENGINE | CAR STOPPED ON THE ROAD LAST WEEK 4/6/26 COULD NOT START HAD TO GET TOWED MECHANIC SAYS NO OIL I... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle has a lifetime warranty that is currently not being honored. It is currently in limp mode... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The incident began following a routine maintenance visit on March 16, 2026, and has been a continuou... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | ENGINE | My engine is a class action lawsuit and Hyundai refuses to honor their extended warranty because my ... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | STEERING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at lower speeds, the s... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | ENGINE | Rod bearing failure |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While driving and coming to a stop, the vehicle ... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle was a private sale. The veh... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | ENGINE | Check Engine light is flashing on dashboard. Reduced Vehicle speed. Car will not drive beyond 62 mi... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The bearing failure from the metal debris had been progressing silently for a long time. You can’t f... |