Every 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V651000
Sep 22, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V651000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 17V152000
Aug 3, 2017Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V152000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 17V617000
Apr 10, 2017Seat Belts:Pretensioner
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V617000 →Visibility · NHTSA 16V726000
Nov 10, 2016Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V726000 →
2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, reporting 4 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 115 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System24
- Engine19
- Service Brakes8
- Power Train7
- Unknown Or Other6
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Service bulletins by component
- Engine and Engine Cooling (29)
- Electrical System (24)
- Equipment (24)
- Power Train (20)
- Steering (10)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (9)
Read Hyundai Sonata Hybrid owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedFire
“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.”
2015 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRIDSep 15, 2026 · KY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764359
Injury reportedCrash
“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.”
2015 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRIDFeb 12, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11717654
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.”
2015 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRIDApr 10, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11653864
Crash
“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.”
2015 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRIDJan 12, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11387774
Fire
“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. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS.”
2015 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRIDJun 21, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11103080
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