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ProblemsByVin File / 2015-HYUNDAI-SONATA
2015 · hyundai

hyundai Sonata problems

4 safety recalls. 1,105 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
5.8 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

engine
396 reports · avg $3,100
severe
electrical
140 reports · avg $850
severe
powertrain
122 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
steering
73 reports · avg $700
severe
body
42 reports · avg $1,500
severe
cruise control
37 reports · avg $600
severe
brakes
30 reports · avg $450
severe
airbags
21 reports · avg $1,100
critical

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2015 Sonata · engine
I WAS DRIVING 60MPH WITH CRUISE ON A STATE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED THERE WAS A NOISE I COULDN'T IDENTIFY. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE AND THE NOISE SOUNDED LIKE ROCKS GRINDING. I CHECKED OIL AND IT WAS FULL. WHEN CAR WAS RESTARTED THE…
12/31/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11292361.0
2015 Sonata · electrical
MY SONATA HAS STARTED STALLING AND SHUTTING DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPED WAS DEC 12TH. I JUST FINISHED ACCELERATING FROM ABOUT 35MPH TO 60MPH. THERE THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD THUMP AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. SECONDS LATER I LOST POWER STEERING, DASH LIGHTS, AND…
12/31/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11057735.0
2015 Sonata · powertrain
The car has been having problems with oil consumption. The problem became known in 2022, but the dealer/service department (Frank Hyundai, National City, CA 91950) did not take care of the issue and did not care about safety. The dealer told me, "Your car is OK." On 7/3/2023,…
12/30/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11562726.0
2015 Sonata · powertrain
The car has been having problems with oil consumption. The problem became known in 2022, but the dealer/service department (Frank Hyundai, National City, CA 91950) did not care for the issue or safety. The dealer told me, "Your car is OK." On 7/3/2023, the engine light came…
12/30/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11562727.0

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Active recalls showing 3 of 4

severe NHTSA 15V414000 30/06/2015

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014

If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 130.
severe NHTSA 14V368000 24/06/2014

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, through June 16, 2014

If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Hyundai contacted the affected owners on June 19, 2014 and instructed them not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 120.
severe NHTSA 14V325000 12/06/2014

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, through May 23, 2014

The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Sonata vehicles and has published recall bulletin 14-01-024 providing a service procedure to repair the affected vehicles. On June 7, 2014 Hyundai began to contact the affected retail customers. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 119.
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Common questions

Is the 2015 Hyundai Sonata reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 1,105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 396 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Hyundai Sonata has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Hyundai Sonata?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1,105 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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