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2015 Hyundai Sonata: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

9Safety recalls
1,153Owner complaints to NHTSA
4Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2015 Hyundai Sonata owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine629Most reports between 20k and 100k miles
Electrical System167Most reports between 10k and 90k miles
Unknown Or Other166Most reports between 10k and 80k miles
Power Train135Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System77Most reports between 10k and 80k miles
Service Brakes76Most reports between 0 and 70k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyOct 2016 · Campaign 16V726000
  • Parking Brake: Indicator LightJun 2017 · Campaign 17V359000
  • Air Bags: FrontalApr 2016 · Campaign 16V232000
  • Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelOct 2015 · Campaign 15V678000
  • Seat Belts: FrontJun 2015 · Campaign 15V414000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation ComponentsJun 2014 · Do not drive · Campaign 14V368000
  • SteeringJun 2014 · Do not drive · Campaign 14V325000
  • Power Train: Axle AssemblyDec 2014 · Campaign 14V784000
  • Exterior Lighting: Turn SignalSep 2021 · Campaign 21V749000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
  • Engine FiresEA21003 · opened Dec 2021 · closed Feb 2024
  • Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesDP21003 · opened Nov 2021 · closed Jun 2023
  • Electrical overstressEA19001 · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

Theft risk

The Sonata is number 2 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.