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2015 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 12
Park-it warnings: 3
Complaints: 1,207
Latest campaign: Sep 22, 2023

Recall summary by component12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	3	–	Oct 4, 2017	17V617000 17V152000 15V414000
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	2	Sep 22, 2023	23V651000 14V368000
Exterior lighting	1	–	Sep 24, 2021	21V749000
Parking brake	1	–	Jun 5, 2017	17V359000
Visibility	1	–	Oct 11, 2016	16V726000
Air bags	1	–	Apr 21, 2016	16V232000
Electrical system	1	–	Oct 20, 2015	15V678000
Power train	1	–	Dec 9, 2014	14V784000
Steering	1	1	Jun 12, 2014	14V325000

Safety recalls12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

3Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 22, 2023Latest campaign


Sep 22, 202323V651000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V651000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Sonata Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
Sep 24, 202121V749000	Exterior lighting: turn signal A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V749000 What's wrong 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. Risk A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Filed under Sonata Campaign NHTSA 21V749000 · Sep 24, 2021
Oct 4, 201717V617000	Seat belts: pretensioner 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V617000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Sonata Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 17V617000 · Oct 4, 2017
Jun 5, 201717V359000	Parking brake: indicator light If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged,… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V359000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Filed under Sonata Campaign NHTSA 17V359000 · Jun 5, 2017
Mar 8, 201717V152000	Seat belts: front anchorage In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V152000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Sonata Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 17V152000 · Mar 8, 2017
Oct 11, 201616V726000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V726000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Sonata, Sonata Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 16V726000 · Oct 11, 2016

Merged from NHTSA model names: Sonata Hybrid, Sonata. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,207

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

1,207Complaints filed

38Involving a crash

51Involving a fire

38Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	648	54	4	36	10
Electrical system	191	16	5	17	11
Unknown or other	172	14	5	12	5
Power train	142	12	2	0	4
Service brakes	90	7	12	6	10
Fuel/propulsion system	79	7	3	5	4
Steering	75	6	4	0	4
Vehicle speed control	65	5	9	0	3
Structure	53	4	6	2	2
Exterior lighting	38	3	0	1	0
Air bags	26	2	8	0	10
Engine and engine cooling	23	2	0	3	0
Seat belts	22	2	2	0	5
Suspension	19	2	1	0	0
Visibility/wiper	17	1	0	0	0

18 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Sonata, Sonata Hybrid.

Latest reports

Engine
“A franchise dealership performed a federally mandated safety recall service (ECM Software Update) and a knock sensor replacement on this 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L Turbo.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771005
Engine
“Hyundai Motor America is explicitly refusing to honor the mandatory safety recall and lifetime warranty extension for a catastrophic rod bearing failure on my 2015 Hyundai Sonata (VIN [XXX]).”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770729
Visibility/wiper
“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the driver-side windshield wiper failed to function properly.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770792

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2015 Hyundai Sonata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The most recent, 23V651000 (reported September 22, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Hyundai Sonata recalls for?

The largest group is seat belts, with 3 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (2), exterior lighting (1), parking brake (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 648 complaints out of 1,207 filed with NHTSA (54%). Across all complaints, owners reported 38 crashs and 51 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Hyundai Sonata?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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Recall summary by component12

Safety recalls12

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Seat belts: pretensioner

Parking brake: indicator light

Seat belts: front anchorage

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly