Model year guide

2015 Hyundai Sonata

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Hyundai Sonata is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 252 on record.

2015 Hyundai Sonata — representative photo
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2015 Hyundai Sonata at a glance

Safety recalls9
Owner complaints1,119
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined28 mpg
Typical price$13,568

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2015 Hyundai Sonata recalls 9

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #16V726000 · 11/10/2016

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.

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.

Parking Brake:indicator Light NHTSA Campaign #17V359000 · 05/06/2017

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #16V232000 · 21/04/2016

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulti…

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #15V678000 · 20/10/2015

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Sin…

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #15V414000 · 30/06/2015

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 130.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper NHTSA Campaign #14V368000 · 24/06/2014

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, through June 16, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, one or both of the front brake calipers may fracture.

Fix: Hyundai contacted the affected owners on June 19, 2014 and instructed them not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's numbe…

Steering NHTSA Campaign #14V325000 · 12/06/2014

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, through May 23, 2014. A poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle's shifter from the Park position.

Fix: Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Sonata vehicles and has published recall bulletin 14-01-024 providing a service procedure to repair the affected vehicles. On June 7, 2014 Hyundai began to contact the affected retail customers. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1…

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft NHTSA Campaign #14V784000 · 09/12/2014

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 1.6 liter model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured August 29, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect left axle shaft which may result in the shaft separating from the transaxle differential.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, dealers will inspect and replace the axle shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 126.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal NHTSA Campaign #21V749000 · 24/09/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.

Fix: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 Hyundai Sonata common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 1,119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Traction Control System
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.

2015 Hyundai Sonata safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2015 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2015 Hyundai Sonata MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,183

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2015 Hyundai Sonata worth?

Low
$8,800
Typical price
$13,568
High
$18,000

From 235 comparable 2015 Hyundai Sonata listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Hyundai Sonata costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,915
Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,700
Total$18,615
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($13,568) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,849), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Hyundai Sonata trims & engines on record

Trims
SE · Sport / Limited / Sport 2.0 · SE, ECO · Sport PZEV · GLS(Middle) · Sport · Sport 2.0T · SE / SE w/Popular Pkg / Eco / Eco w/Tech Pkg · Limited · Eco
Engines
2.4L · 2.0L · 1.6L · 2.4L 4-cyl

2015 Hyundai Sonata vehicles on record

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2015 Hyundai Sonata — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 1,119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, engine and engine cooling, steering.

What is the 2015 Hyundai Sonata safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2015 Hyundai Sonata an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Hyundai Sonata at about 28 mpg combined (25 city / 34 highway).

How much is a 2015 Hyundai Sonata worth?

Comparable 2015 Hyundai Sonata listings run roughly $8,800–$18,000, typically around $13,568 (from 235 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.