MYRModel Year Report

2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

▲ Better than typical
2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:17:50.602Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2011: 95 complaints 2011 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 105 complaints 2013 2014: 27 complaints 2015: 50 complaints 2015 2016: 130 complaints 2017: 79 complaints 2017 2018: 9 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2021: 52 complaints 2021 2022: 19 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 9 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2015: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
201195
2012153
2013105
201427
201550
2016130
201779
20189
20193
202016
202152
202219
202315
20249
202511
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38%

38% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE "HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING, SAFELY STOP AND DO NOT DRIVE" WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210112

ENGINE 34%

34% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD POP SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180621

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250410

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161129 — visibility

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...

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.

Campaign 16V726000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170413 — seat belts

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017.

Campaign 17V152000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171106 — seat belts

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge.

Campaign 17V617000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

R 20240410 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell,...

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024.

Campaign 23V651000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V726000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V152000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V617000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ● 2017 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 2016 ● 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.