Seventh generation (LF)

2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The most reported problem on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is hybrid system, with 28 complaints, usually around 75,000 miles.

53owner complaints
4recalls
4involved a crash
52,000median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 21, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — Photo: HJUdall, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

What is your Sonata Hybrid doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2015 model year.

Hybrid system28 reports

Is the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliable?

The 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 270 for 2015 sedans on this site. Of the 9 Sonata Hybrid model years since 2014, it has the 4th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to other model years: Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
Top problem: One problem takes up much of the file: hybrid system, named in 28 of the 53 complaints (53%). A quarter of the 23 owners who gave a mileage for hybrid system saw it by about 37,000 miles, and half by about 75,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports: 7 of the 53 complaints (13%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 4 reports mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 6 people were hurt.
Recalls behind the top problems: No recall on file is on the same system as hybrid system. For those, the complaints are all there is.
When owners filed: Filings peaked in 2018 at 9 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 1. So far in 2026, 6 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: hybrid or ev system warning, loss of power, 28 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage39 of 53

Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power28 reports2 crashes3 fires

Engine stalls or loses power while driving18 reports1 crash

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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How this compares

2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid53

Median 2015 model here (104 vehicles)277

Median 2015 sedan here (31)270

53 complaints is 5.2 times fewer than the median 2015 model on this site and 5.1 times fewer than the median 2015 sedan. Among the 4 Sonata Hybrid model years here it ranks 4th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

Service bulletins for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Hyundai filed 115 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. 20 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.

Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 10 bulletins · 28 complaints

Service bulletin23-01-054HSep 27, 2023
Certain 2013-2015MY Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may exhibit warning lights on while driving and the inability to restart the ignition after it has been turned off when stopped.
Service bulletin23-01-054HSep 27, 2023
Certain Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may exhibit warning lights on while driving and the inability to restart the ignition after it has been turned off when stopped.

8 more on this problem

Service bulletin23-HC-001H-1Aug 1, 2023
On certain Sonata hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles, the HEV safety plug or power relay assembly (PRA) may cause the following symptoms and one or more current related DTCs. Follow the Service Procedure before diagnosing the hybrid battery.
Service bulletinTXXO DBPJan 13, 2022
The warranty coverage for certain 2015-2017MY Sonata (LFa) and Sonata Hybrid/Plug-in (LF HEV/PHEV) vehicles exhibiting reduced power steering assist and/or motor driven power steering (MDPS) warning lamp has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the ...
Service bulletin964DBPAug 3, 2021
2011-2015MY Sonata Hybrid (YFE) vehicles Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system may exceed its capacity in certain situations. This campaign provides information on the procedures to install an Auxiliary Canister to increase the ORVR system capacity.
Service bulletin21-01-035HJun 30, 2021
Certain 2011 2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles (YF HEV) may experience check engine light illumination with Evaporative System (EVAP) leakage related DTC P0442 Small Leak, P0455 Large Leak or P0456 Very Small Leak stored.
Service bulletin21-FL-002HJun 3, 2021
Certain 2011 2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles (YF HEV) may experience a check engine light illumination with an Evaporative System (EVAP) leakage related DTC P0442 Small Leak, P0455 Large Leak, or P0456 Very Small Leak stored.
Service bulletin5NP-A5H5K-11Oct 25, 2017
If you are servicing a Sonata Hybrid with any of the warning messages or comments listed below, follow the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.
Service bulletin5NP-Z6H6Q-10Sep 18, 2017
Some Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may experience a small oil leak from the electric oil pump (EOP) seals. If so, follow the Service Procedure in this bulletin to inspect and repair the oil seals between the transmission and EOP.
Service bulletin5NP-Z2J3V-04Mar 9, 2017
Some Veloster (FS) and Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may experience a check engine warning light ON with any of the following DTCs found stored: ? P0442 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Small Leak ? P0455 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Large Leak ? P0456 - ...

Engine stalls or loses power while driving 2 bulletins · 18 complaints

Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Jul 11, 2023
A class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America (âHMAâ) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles (âClass Vehiclesâ) were manufactured, marketed, sold, and/or leased with an engine defect that can result in sudden engine seizure, stalling, engine ...
Service bulletin19-AT-021H-1Dec 17, 2019
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission.

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 14 complaints

Service bulletin20-AT-011HMar 25, 2020
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.

Battery dies or the car will not start 1 bulletin · 7 complaints

Service bulletin19-HC-002HAug 9, 2019
This bulletin provides instructions for a Battery Management System (BMS) software update to optimize DTC P1B70 - HEV Battery Voltage Too Low diagnostic control logic.

Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 1 bulletin · 6 complaints

Service bulletin20-BE-001HJan 16, 2020
This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3.

Check engine light or misfire 5 bulletins · 5 complaints

Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Nov 3, 2022
Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Nov 3, 2022
Certain vehicles may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise, or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.

3 more on this problem

Service bulletinDBPT6GApr 28, 2022
Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
Service bulletin20-AT-008HFeb 20, 2020
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
Service bulletin19-AT-024HNov 15, 2019
If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.

Complaints filed by year

9 complaints came in 2018. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

NHTSA investigations

AQ23-002opened Nov 17, 2023

Brakes · model years 2011 to 2015

Hyundai and kia abs module fires. Open.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kiaâs defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.

DP22-005opened Jan 27, 2023

Electrical · model years 2011 to 2022

Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.

NHTSA summary

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.

DP22-003opened Sep 12, 2022

Engine · model years 2011 to 2019

Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.

NHTSA summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitionersâ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODIâs evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan as

EA19-001opened Apr 19, 2019

Airbags · model years 2013 to 2019

Electrical overstress. Closed sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V-024.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with manufacturer design specifications. The ECU in the subject vehicles contains a model DS84 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which controls the communication of the crash sensor signal, firing commands (i.e., when to deploy the airbag(s) and/or pretensioners), and fault information (e.g., diagnostic trouble codes). In September 2016, FCA announced recall 16V-668 for certain model year (MY) 2010 to 2014 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products manufactured with the subject ZF-TRW ACU. In this recall, FCA discussed an EOS condition that resulted in a failure of the subject DS84 ASIC, which caused air bag non-deployment. FCA noted that the defect condition had only been observed in vehicles equipped with sensor harnessing routed across the front of the vehicle. Other FCA vehicles

Recalls that include the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

23V-651Sep 22, 2023

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module

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 and remedy

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.

17V-617Oct 4, 2017

Seat Belts:Pretensioner

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 and remedy

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.

17V-152Mar 8, 2017

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

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 and remedy

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.

16V-726Oct 11, 2016

Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

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 and remedy

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.

All 4 recalls on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean

Questions

What is the most common problem on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

Hybrid system, with 28 of the 53 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 75,000 miles.

At what mileage do 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems start?

Of the 39 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 24,000 miles and half by about 52,000.

How many 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

7 of them (13%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

Is there a recall for hybrid system on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

No recall on file for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is on the same system as hybrid system. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Other model years

201553 2016132 201780 202155