2015 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems
12 recalls and 1,197 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
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Most common problems
What owners report
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 failed and the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified
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 to the cabin of the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the fire
After receiving the hyundai service campaign 9c2 update on my 2015 hyundai sonata on xxx, i have started having jerky acceleration when the car is first started and am driving. also, while driving at highway speed (65 mph)) and i take my foot off the accelerator to coast, the engine rpm drops suddenly, anywhere from 250 rpm to 750 rpm, then recovers abruptly to where it was at prior to the drop (typically around 200
In march 2026 hyundai did an emissions update campaign 9c2. since that update my 2015 hyundai sonata se has run rough and shifted hard. hyundai stopped doing the update in may 2026. hyundai has not provided any update to fix the problem they created. i am worried the update is damaging the motor and transmission of a car that was running just fine prior to the update.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SONATA HYBRID, SONATA. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.