2015 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 14V368000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Jun 2014. 16,900 units. Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

Remedy of campaign 14V368000, in the NHTSA record

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 number for this recall is 120.

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 14V325000. NHTSA received the report on 12 Jun 2014. 2,138 units. Electrical System / Wiring

Remedy of campaign 14V325000, in the NHTSA record

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 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 119.

Do-not-drive advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The newest campaign is 21V749000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Sep 2021. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Software. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 4 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 21V749000, in the NHTSA record

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.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 906,089 units in total.

21V74900024 Sep 2021Electrical System / Software
17V3590005 Jun 2017Parking Brake / Indicator Light
16V72600011 Oct 2016Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
16V23200021 Apr 2016Air Bags / Frontal
15V67800020 Oct 2015Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
15V41400030 Jun 2015Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
14V7840009 Dec 2014Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
14V36800024 Jun 2014Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / CaliperAdvisory
14V32500012 Jun 2014Electrical System / WiringAdvisory

21V749000Received 24 Sep 2021. 469,377 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 210. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Nov 2021.
17V359000Received 5 Jun 2017. 161,074 units.
Parking Brake / Indicator Light
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 164. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Aug 2017.
16V726000Received 11 Oct 2016. 62,811 units.
Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 152. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Nov 2016.
16V232000Received 21 Apr 2016. 33 units.
Air Bags / Frontal
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 144. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2016.
15V678000Received 20 Oct 2015. 64,744 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 134. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 2015.
15V414000Received 30 Jun 2015. 128,804 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 130. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Sep 2015.
14V784000Received 9 Dec 2014. 208 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the left axle shaft separates from the transaxle, the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated axle shaft may allow the vehicle to roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 126. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jan 2015.
14V368000Received 24 Jun 2014. 16,900 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / CaliperDo-not-drive advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 number for this recall is 120.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 120. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Sep 2014.
14V325000Received 12 Jun 2014. 2,138 units.
Electrical System / WiringDo-not-drive advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 119.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 119. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Sep 2014.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2015 Hyundai Sonata
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
DP22003	Defect petition	Loss of Motive Power	Engine	12 Sep 2022	12 Dec 2023
EA21003	Engineering analysis	Engine Fires	Engine	22 Dec 2021	5 Feb 2024	23V877
DP21003	Defect petition	Throttle control system vulnerabilities	Vehicle Speed Control / Throttle	12 Nov 2021	20 Jun 2023
EA19001	Engineering analysis	Electrical overstress	Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module	19 Apr 2019	19 Sep 2024	20V024

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2015 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/hyundai/sonata/2015/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Hyundai Motor America

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?: 906,089 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Hyundai Sonata have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Sonata, model years 1987 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2015 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata open?: No. Each of the 4 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.