2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

▲ Better than typical

2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:51:15.488Z

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

2015: 51 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2011	95
2012	154
2013	107
2014	27
2015	51
2016	132
2017	79
2018	9
2019	4
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 45%

45% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and wiring.

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

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, 20260804

ENGINE 33%

33% 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 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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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, 20161018

Also filed under STRUCTURE

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