2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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.
- Complaints
- 52
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
44% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 52 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 95 |
| 2012 | 155 |
| 2013 | 108 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 132 |
| 2017 | 80 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
44% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and wiring.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2021-01-12
Also filed under Hybrid propulsion system
The Hybrid system kept crashing ! Triggering the auto theft and would not connect to fob , told it was immobilzer, and/or shortage in EV battery!!!
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04
Engine
35% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2018-06-21
Recently got the engine rebuilt (2024) and then it broke down on me yesterday with the engine light flashing and a warning sign stating pull over donât…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-06
Service brakes
27% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Power train
13% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Vehicle speed control
8% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On sat, oct 1, at about 1 pm I was about to complete parking the vehicle in the parking lot of the huntington beach branch of chase bank.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-18
Also filed under Structure
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2016-11-29Visibility16V726000 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.
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2017-04-13Seat belts17V152000 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.
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2017-11-06Seat belts17V617000 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.
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
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2024-04-10Service brakes, hydraulic23V651000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V726000 · Visibility
- Recall 17V152000 · Seat belts
- Recall 17V617000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V651000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- 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 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.