2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (14) · Electrical System (8) · Service Brakes (7)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
43 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-22 · campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2017-10-04 · campaign 17V617000 · 443,545 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Risk: If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Seat Belts:front:anchorage 2017-03-08 · campaign 17V152000 · 977,778 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2016-10-11 · campaign 16V726000 · 62,811 vehicles
Defect: 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 sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
Risk: If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (117)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h-2 (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H DN · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Showing the 6 most recent of 117 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-06 · Engine“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 don’t drive…”
2026-09-21 · Engine · 97,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. later, while attempting to accelerate from a yield sign, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was later towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine bearings had fail…”
2026-09-15 · Electrical System · 98,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact's sister-in-law owned a 2015 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact stated that while the vehicle owner was driving 55 mph, the owner noticed smoke coming from under the hood. the owner parked and exited the vehicle, and while attempting to inspect the vehicle, the owner noticed flames coming from underneath the hood, and the fire extended …”
2026-08-04 · Electrical 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!!! …”
2026-04-17 · Electrical System“component involved: hybrid propulsion system high voltage battery / ev battery electrical system power train incident summary: i am reporting a serious and repeated safety defect involving my 2015 hyundai sonata hybrid. this vehicle has experienced three separate incidents where warning messages related to the ev/hybrid battery system appeared, fol…”
2026-04-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“idle and warning to not drive, 2025 very subtle cut off now full warning …”
2026-02-12 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“we pulled up at hillgreen circle cockysville md to drop my boyfriend off at his apartment. i went to pull in the parking spot.i went to put the car into park and it had no brakes. i was slamming them and pumping them. it excellerated and took off. jumped the curb,went down the hill and into the apartment building. a red light had came on the dash, …”
2025-04-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 115,395 mi · 🔥 fire“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. the contact stated that upon pulling into an apartment complex parking lot, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming out from underneath the hood. there was no warning light illuminat…”
2024-10-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) · 170,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and manufacturer recalls: 964 (auxiliary canister installation), 966 (engine monitoring module, ecu software update), and 994 (hybrid safety fuse). the contact stated that after …”
2024-07-29 · Electrical System · 37,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, a message advising to pull over and to park the vehicle was displayed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing several times. the dealer replaced the hecu and the battery inverter assembly; however, the failure persisted. additional…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.