Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- 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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Seat Belt Linkage Detaches from Pretensioner
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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. 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 Belt Linkages may Detach
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
- 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. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Sunroof Panel may Detach
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (53)
53 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 24 | 45.3% |
| Engine | 18 | 34% |
| Service brakes | 14 | 26.4% |
| Power train | 7 | 13.2% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 11.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 7.5% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 3.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 3.8% |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 2 | 3.8% |
| Suspension | 2 | 3.8% |
How 2015 compares with other Sonata Hybrid years
Best and worst Sonata Hybrid years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 96 | 6 |
| 2012 | 154 | 6 |
| 2013 | 108 | 4 |
| 2014 | 27 | 3 |
| 2015 | 53 | 4 |
| 2016 | 132 | 5 |
| 2017 | 80 | 3 |
| 2018 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 37 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,800
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 242 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 37 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 / 38 / 37 | $1,800 | 242 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 23V651000 (brake), 17V617000 (seat belt), 17V152000 (seat belt), 16V726000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (24), Engine (18), Service brakes (14) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 35 city, 38 highway and 37 combined mpg.
What safety rating did the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Sonata Hybrid compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 2012 the most (154). The 2015 drew 53. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.