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2015 Hyundai Sonata HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year33% below the Sonata Hybrid median · #7 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 25%Owner complaints5410 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage51kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has problems

54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system243
Engine191
Service brakes81
Power train71
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Vehicle speed control41
Hybrid propulsion system21
Suspension20
Fuel/propulsion system20
7 other systems84

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

25%repaired · 2026 Q2

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Park outside

Recall 23V-651 · Sep 22, 2023 · 1,649,478 vehicles · 411,914 repaired

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2019 Q1

Front: anchorage

Recall 17V-617 · Oct 4, 2017 · 443,545 vehicles · 363,033 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2018 Q3

Front: anchorage

Recall 17V-152 · Mar 8, 2017 · 977,778 vehicles · 656,417 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2018 Q1

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 16V-726 · Oct 11, 2016 · 62,811 vehicles · 54,334 repaired

Risk. If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Sonata Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sonata Hybrid median. How we score

'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid safety ratings

2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (10.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · still open
    Open
  2. Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · closed Dec 12, 2023
    No recall
  3. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
  4. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
In owners' words

What Sonata Hybrid owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11764359 · Sep 15, 2026 · 98,000 miles
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!!!
Complaint 11754721 · Aug 4, 2026
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…
Complaint 11731825 · Apr 17, 2026

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